CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Richard Jefferson is returning to the Cavs for another season, but James Jones may not be back.

Jefferson, 37, said on his podcast, "Road Trippin'," that he would indeed return for his 17th season. He had previously mentioned he was considering retirement.

Jefferson has one guaranteed season left on his contract for $2.5 million. The 6-7, 233-pound forward averaged 5.7 points and 2.6 rebounds in 79 games for the Cavs, mostly as a reserve.

Jones, 36, is a free agent after 14 pro seasons. A source close to the Cavs said Jones would not be back in 2016-17. Jones' agent, Joel Bell, said neither the team nor Jones had made a decision about his return.

Jones has been LeBron James' teammate for the past seven seasons -- four years in Miami and three in Cleveland. It means that like LeBron, Jones has gone to seven straight Finals.

For context, Jones was a free agent after his first two seasons with Cleveland, and his return was never in question.

Jones averaged eight minutes (and 2.8 points) in his 48 appearances last year. LeBron has called Jones his "favorite player of all time" because of his ability to stay ready in spite of sparse playing time. LeBron also appreciates Jones' leadership in the locker room.

"I told J.J. as long as I'm playing, he's going to be around," James said, according to a 2015 story from ESPN. "He's not allowed to stop playing basketball. So, I'm going to make sure I got a roster spot for him. I love him. He's the greatest teammate I've ever had."

LeBron is aware Jones may not return to the Cavs and is not upset by it, a source said.

Jones shot 47 percent from 3-point range in his limited duty, which includes an 1-for-12 he took in the regular-season finale.

The Cavs have signed Kyle Korver and Jose Calderon -- ages 36 and 35, respectively -- thus far in free agency. They are in discussions with Turkish 22-year-old forward Cedi Osman.

Assuming Jones does not return and Osman is eventually signed, that would give acting general manager Koby Altman two more roster spots to fill.