Quick Take -- If LeBron wants a Cleveland Cavs re-do, it must happen now

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One popular thought on LeBron James’ career path has the world’s greatest basketball player re-signing with the Miami Heat this offseason and ultimately returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers before his career ends.

But if LeBron truly hopes to patch up his fractured relationship with the city of Cleveland, that storyline isn’t good enough.

James must sign with the Cavs NOW if he really wants to mend post-Decision fences in his native Ohio.

Most Cleveland fans likely wouldn’t care much for James returning home on the backend of his career. 

For a city that hasn’t enjoyed a major championship since the Cleveland Browns won the NFL crown in 1964, an NBA title likely would erase any ill will aimed at James and even make the Akron native Cleveland’s favorite son.

Today's Topics: Honey Badger, Dwight Howard & the Lakers, USA basketball

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Just had to break the news to my nephew, a diehard LSU fan, that the Honey Badger no longer lives among the Tigers.

His response: "If he transfers to Alabama, I'm going to drive to Alabama and slap him silly."

Ryan, Tyrann Mathieu probably didn't even feel the doctor's slap upon entering this world, so don't bother.

LSU coach Les Miles announced that CB Mathieu, aka Honey Badger, was kicked off the team and had his scholarship revoked for violating a team policy.

Mathieu can stay and attend classes at LSU if he pays his own tuition.

(Give me a sec, I'm still laughing after typing the previous sentence. ... Ahem. ... OK, let's resume.)

Last season, Mathieu was suspended for a game after reportedly failing a drug test.

Something tells me we haven't heard the last of the Honey Badger. The only question in my mind is: Will the next story about Mathieu involve his transferring from LSU or his being arrested?

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Just saw a headline about the U.S. men's basketball team being on the verge of winning the Olympic gold medal.

Yawn.

Let me know if they lose. Otherwise, I have little interest.

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So Dwight Howard goes to the Lakers and joins Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Pau Gasol and Jack Nicholson.

Before people start guaranteeing a Lakers-Miami Heat NBA Finals in 2013, let's play some games. L.A.'s Fab Four (sorry, Jack) isn't exactly comprised of youngsters. 

If giving the stars some needed rest and/or injuries creep in during the regular season, home-court advantage throughout the playoffs won't be a given. 

That would make winning a playoff series against Oklahoma City or another Western power less than a sure thing for the Lakers.