LeBron James fought back after his image emerged at the Cleveland Cavaliers facility.
The 40-year-old was the subject of rumors after opting for a $52.6 million deal with the LA Lakers.
Insider Jovan Buha gave the Dallas Mavericks an edge in the James deal, but teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks are also talking.
James has not openly commented on the potential move from the Lakers, but his agent, Rich Paul, said he still has a desire to win.
Amid rumours that he would leave the team, James was portrayed at the Cavs facility alongside Summer League rookie Denver Jones.
King James had been with the Lakers for seven years and held the championship during his time with the team.
Despite his best performance, the franchise couldn’t put a good roster around him to compete for another title.
This has finally led James’ agents to comment on potential moves from the team.
However, his recent photos at the Cavaliers facility are not trade hints, and the four-time champion tweeted what exactly that means after the image disappeared.
“And every summer since it was built. I still live here and train every summer. He tweeted.
James and Luka Donsic were one of the most interesting duos in the NBA last season after the blockbuster deal moved the Slovenians to LA.
Despite crashing in the playoffs, James and Donsic gave a glimpse of what they could do if they were given time together.
They lacked quality centers, so Rob Perinka promised to add a big in the offseason.
Deandre Ayton was the player the Lakers brought to fill their positions. This is a major acquisition.
His ability to become a threat to Rob and provide offensive power is well known, but his defensive power is questionable.
The Lakers still lack another big thing they can defend, but still remain in their free agency, so the Lakers were able to take someone there.
Even without that, the Lakers’ big threes from James, Don Sic and Austin Reeves can score 20 every night.
Entering his 23rd year, James is still one of the best players, and with him with the Lakers they will continue to be a team.
Donsic appears to be working on himself throughout the summer, and it appears that the shape is already visible. If he and James were both fit, the Lakers could still run deep in the West.