India, July 5 -- The Cleveland Cavaliers are increasingly being viewed as the front-runners in the race to sign LeBron James if he enters free agency. According to NBA insiders, there is growing belief around the league that a return to Cleveland is becoming the most likely outcome. Many executives reportedly feel the opportunity for James to finish his career with the franchise that drafted him now carries more weight than other early contenders, including the Golden State Warriors.

Reports also suggest the Cavaliers are keeping their roster flexible with a potential father-son reunion in mind. Aside from bringing back Thomas Bryant, Cleveland has been relatively quiet in free agency, allowing other targets to move elsewhere. That appro...