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Will LeBron take his talents back to South Beach?

As the Cleveland Cavaliers battle the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals there is a huge rumor brewing that may make Cavs fans uneasy (again). Could LeBron James possibly return to play for the Miami Heat? Well, according to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith it's very much a possibility .  Smith, who was one of the first to report James interest in teaming up with Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade in 2010, presented the idea Monday that the Cavaliers star may ditch Cleveland again depending on how the team performs in the playoffs. Here's Smith and colleague Skip Bayless discussing LeBron on ESPN's First Take.  According to Smith's report, LeBron's decision to leave is based on the promise he made to Cleveland fans when he returned in 2014. Left to right: Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul and LeBron James smile during a photo at the 2016 NBA All-Star game in Toronto. Basically if James fulfills his promise by leadi

Why Dwyane Wade needs a three-point shot

Now that the dust has settled on the Miami Heat's season its time to look ahead at what's next for star guard Dwyane Wade. If Wade wants to figure out what element he can add to his game this offseason, he simply has to look at the number on his jersey. While Pat Riley and the Heat front office figure out how to pay Hassan Whiteside, manage Chris Bosh's health issues and keep the team competitive, there's only one thing for Wade to do. Dwyane Wade Yes, Dwyane, its time for you to develop a consistent three-point shot. At 34, Wade had a resurgent season with the Heat after many basketball analysts wondered if he could play at a high level at this stage in his career. In his 13th NBA season, Wade averaged 19 points, four rebounds, and nearly five assists per game. More importantly, he avoided the injury bug that has plagued him throughout his career. Wade played in 74 games, his most since the 2010-11 season. That's notable especially after team president Pa