(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Cavaliers and JR Smith have separated following the publication of this article. Smith will remain away from the team while the Cavs attempt to trade him.)



DETROIT — When the Lakers’ charter jet touches down Tuesday afternoon at Hopkins, LeBron James will briefly step back into his old life again for only a moment. James has moved on and is presumably happy with his new life in Los Angeles. Those left behind are still sorting through the rubble and emotions that always seem to accompany his exits.



Larry Nance Jr. remains thrilled with how everything has worked out. He bought a house in his hometown even before signing a lucrative extension over the summer and has lunch with his parents multiple times a week. Just a kid from Akron who is happy to be home.



George Hill remains grateful for the opportunity to play in the Finals for the first time in his career while acknowledging his future here is uncertain and could be...