LeBron James returns to Cleveland for annual visit with Lakers

LeBron James will make his seventh visit to Cleveland as a Laker on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers (28-17) face the Cavaliers (28-20). James is expected to receive a warm reception and typically performs well against his former team, averaging 28.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.1 assists against them. The Lakers hope to capitalize on a short-handed Cavaliers team missing key players.