Three years ago, Gilbert says he "started to hear rumblings that this could be possible," that James had thoughts about someday making a return to the Cavaliers. Gilbert couldn't stop talking about Paul and Carter, about how they were the conduits to make it all work again.
Not sure if this was addressed elsewhere. It may be a long shot and the links may be difficult to prove, but wouldn't this merit a tampering investigation. A subpoena of phone records would be a clear indication of an owner working with the representatives of a player under contract to another team to get that player. Not sure how that is any different from the Knicks charges against the Heat in the Riley tampering case. That resulted in a $1M fine and forfeiture of a first round pick. Worth pursuing?
