5 former Cavaliers the fan base would never welcome back

The article discusses how rumors frequently link players like LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Larry Nance Jr. to returns in Cleveland, but there is no discussion or desire for Kyrie Irving to return. It states Irving's departure shortly after winning the championship with the Cavaliers is viewed as a betrayal, breaking trust with Cleveland fans and ensuring he won't be welcomed back at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

The article then shifts to criticizing Kendrick Perkins, calling him perennially overrated during his playing career and highlighting his limited contribution to the Cavaliers. It argues he has leveraged mediocre skills and "half-baked takes" into a media career, particularly focused on blasting the Cavaliers. His commentary is described as infantile, lacking a good faith relationship with fans. The article expresses a hope that ESPN replaces him with someone knowledgeable about basketball, though it notes this isn't expected soon.

Finally, the article dismisses the possibility of Perkins ever being hired by the Cavaliers organization itself, stating it seems "beyond the pale" and that he will end up somewhere else.