LeBron James has hit back after an image of him in the Cleveland Cavaliers facility came out.
The 40-year-old has been subject to rumored moves after he opted in to his $52.6 million contract with the LA Lakers.
Insider Jovan Buha gave Dallas Mavericks the edge in a trade for James, but teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks have also been in talks.
While James has not openly commented on any potential move away from the Lakers, his agent Rich Paul stated that he still had the desire to win.
Amid the rumours of him leaving the team, James was pictured at the Cavs’ facility with summer league rookie Denver Jones.
James hits back after image at Cavs facility went viral
King James has been with the Lakers for seven years and in his time with the team has delivered a championship.
Despite his best performances, the franchise has not managed to put a good roster around him to compete for another title.
This has finally led to James’ agent commenting on the player’s potential move away from the team.
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But his recent picture at the Cavaliers facility was not a hint for a trade and after the image went out, the four-time champion tweeted out what it exactly meant.
“And every summer since it was built. I live here still and train every summer. Got —- y’all bored man! Go get a plate of food somewhere and enjoy the 4th of July!” he tweeted.
And every summer since it was built. I live here still and train every summer. Got damn yall bored man! Go get a plate of food somewhere and enjoy the 4th of July!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 4, 2025
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LeBron James will be with the Lakers
James and Luka Doncic were one of the most interesting duos in the NBA last season after the blockbuster deal saw the Slovenian move to LA.
Despite crashing out in the playoffs, James and Doncic showed glimpses of what they could do if given time together.
They lacked a quality center, which is why Rob Pelinka promised the addition of a big in the offseason.
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Deandre Ayton was the player who the Lakers brought in to fill the position, which is a great acquisition.
His ability to be a lob threat and provide offensive strength is well known, but his defensive prowess is questionable.
The Lakers still lack another big who can defend, but with time still left in free agency, the Lakers could bring someone in there.
Even without that, the Lakers’ Big 3 of James, Doncic and Austin Reaves can all score 20 on a nightly basis.
Going into Year 23, James is still one of the best players and with him on the Lakers, they will continue being a team to beat.
Doncic seems to be working on himself throughout the summer and already looks in shape. If he and James both are fit, the Lakers could still make a deep run in the West.