LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers Return: Anderson Varejao Says It Could Happen

LeBron James could become a free agent after the 2013-14 NBA season and Cleveland Cavaliers fans are still hoping that the four-time MVP will return to the Cavs next season. Will James leave the Miami Heat after winning two titles in three years and possibly three titles in four years?

Anderson Varejao, who is the last remaining player on the Cavaliers roster that played with James, believes that his former teammate could return to Cleveland next season.

"It could happen," said Varejao when asked about the possibility of James returning to the Cavs in an interview with the Akron Beacon Journal. "Bron is from Akron. Akron is not too far from here. Eventually in his career, he probably wants to play at home."

The hard-working forward also talked about the way James left the organization in 2010. Varejao admitted that he was disappointed with James' decision to announce that he was leaving Cleveland to play for the Heat through a one-hour television special, but still credited James for helping him become a better player.

"Going back to that, I think the way he left was wrong," Varejao said. "But regardless ... He helped me a lot, helped my game and helped me as a person. I have nothing against him. It could happen."

But while Varejao said that a possible reunion with James is not a long shot, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown didn't bite when asked about the possibility of coaching James again in Cleveland.

"He plays for the Miami Heat right now," Brown said. "He's done a fantastic job with the Miami Heat, just like the rest of those guys. They've been to the Finals three straight years. Erik Spoelstra has done a heck of a job for that team."

One Eastern Conference executive also believes that Cleveland will welcome James with open arms and forget about the 2010 decision, but he added that Cavs fans should manage their expectations. The exec said that he is quite sure that James will finish his career in Cleveland, but returning to where his career started next year is highly unlikely.

"If he wanted to sign in Cleveland, I can guarantee you, they would forgive him pretty fast. You're not going to turn down the best player in the league for spite," the executive said in a Sportingnews interview. "Could I see him finishing his career in Cleveland? Absolutely. But next year? No, not that soon."