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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LeBron James goes viral over appearance at Cavs practice facility
The post LeBron James goes viral over appearance at Cavs practice facility appeared first on ClutchPoints. The relationship between the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James has been a tad rocky this offseason, as the organization has made it clear they plan to build for the future more so than a title run next season. With the rumor mill buzzing, James went viral on Friday after making an appearance at the Cleveland Cavaliers' practice facility. Advertisement It's unclear whether or not it was just a 4th of July visit back to his hometown, or if it's a sign of what's to come. Either way, LeBron James went viral after posting a photo of himself alongside Denver Jones, a Summer League rookie for the Cavs. The photo caused numerous Cavs fans to react on social media. Many are asking questions about why LeBron James decided to make an appearance at the Cavaliers' practice facility while still signed with the Lakers. Meanwhile, others are hoping and praying this means the 40-year-old returns to the team by next season. 'Lebron should declare his independence from the Lakers and come back to Cleveland,' said one fan. Advertisement Another user asked, 'Why is LeBron in the Cavs' facility? Plz don't do this to me.' 'No way LeBron gets traded,' said one individual in disbelief. This person claims, 'I've been saying it for a month now — he's going back to Cleveland.' 'Couldn't make it any more obvious, let's go BELIEVELAND we back,' said another user. Although plenty of Cavs fans are over the moon and coming up with their own speculations, LeBron James was quick to shut down the excitement. Not long after the photo went viral, the four-time MVP blasted everyone who shared the picture. He made it clear that this is something he does every summer and tells everyone to simply enjoy the Holiday. Advertisement '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!' So, perhaps it was just a picture and nothing more. Despite LeBron James clearing the air, Cavs fans will likely continue to speculate a departure from Los Angeles. Related: Lonzo Ball breaks silence on trade to Cavaliers Related: NBA rumors: Insider concocts 4-team LeBron James trade sending him to Cavs
Fox News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
LeBron James reacts to speculation after he practiced at Cavaliers' facility: 'Yall bored man'
LeBron James' future is speculated to be in limbo, so when he was training at another team's facility, it raised some eyebrows. James exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, and with it has some rumors of retirement at the end of the season, or even a potential trade incoming. In the midst of the conversation, it turned out that James wound up training at the practice facility of his former Cleveland Cavaliers. James took a photo with Denver Jones, who signed to the team's summer league roster, at the facility, and it prompted plenty reaction. But James said it was a total nothingburger, saying he's practiced there "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!" James, who is from nearby Akron, was drafted first overall to the Cavs in 2003, and played there until 2010 when he spent his next four seasons with the Miami Heat. James then returned to Cleveland in 2014 before heading to Los Angeles prior to the 2018-19 season to play for the Lakers, where he's played ever since. James has since opened his "I Promise" school in Akron, and his entertainment company, "SpringHill Entertainment," is named after the housing complex where he was raised. With the player option, James is set to enter his 23rd NBA season, which will be a new record. In 2016, James helped the Cavs to the city's first professional sports championship in 52 years by leading the 3-1 comeback against the 73-9 Golden State Warriors. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
03-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Final Four: Expert predictions for Auburn vs. Florida in March Madness
Final Four: Expert predictions for Auburn vs. Florida in March Madness Here is what Auburn Wire writers are saying about the Tigers' Final Four matchup with the Florida Gators. The Auburn Tigers will meet the Florida Gators on Saturday in the Final Four at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. For Auburn, it will be the second time in program history that they will compete in a Final Four, and its first since the 2018-19 season. From here on out, every game that Auburn plays will be a rematch. Auburn is 1-2 against the Final Four field, which includes a loss to Florida. The Gators upset Auburn on Feb. 8 in Neville Arena, 90-81, behind a strong performance from Walter Clayton Jr., who scored 19 points in the game. Auburn led by as many as 10 points before Florida stole momentum and led by as many as 21 points. How will the rematch shake out? Auburn Wire writers Taylor Jones, Brian Hauch, and Phillip Jordan shared their predictions and factors ahead of Saturday's Final Four clash between the Tigers and Gators. Here is what our writers are looking for this Saturday. Win the battle at the stripe Free throws played a giant factor in Auburn's loss to the Gators in February, where they shot 61%. Auburn has shot above 70% from the free throw stripe twice in the NCAA Tournament while Florida has shot worse than 75% only once, its 77-75 round of 32 win over the defending national champion UConn Huskies. I expect Tahaad Pettiford, Denver Jones, and Miles Kelly to step up, however, if it comes down to a free-throw shooting contest, Florida will escape victorious. - Taylor Jones Final Score: Florida 82 Auburn 78 Denver Jones needs to do Denver Jones things Other than the obvious need to have Johni Broome healthy, Auburn's perimeter defense, mainly when it comes to guarding Walter Clayton Jr., is the biggest key to the game for me. The Gators guard scored 19 points against the Tigers back in February, and comes into the Final Four leading the tournament with 89 points. If there was ever time for a Denver Jones legacy game, it's on Saturday. - Brian Hauch Final Score: Florida 83 Auburn 80 Calling all guards A big key for the Auburn Tigers on Saturday will be how they perform on the defensive end. While it is hard to stop Walter Clayton, making him work hard on the offensive end will be key. Denver Jones has been great all season, and this will be his most important defensive assignment. In Auburn's 90-81 loss in February, free throw shooting hurt them with a 14-of-23 performance. Expect Johni Broome to get his points, but the guards will need to play a complete game not just a great half. Most experts nationally are not picking Auburn to win this one. - Phillip Jordan Final Score: Auburn 78 Florida 73
USA Today
30-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
March Madness games today: Analyzing men's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchups
March Madness games today: Analyzing men's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchups Show Caption Hide Caption Sunday's Elite 8 slate features Michigan St. vs. Auburn, Tennessee vs. Houston Mackenzie Salmon breaks down Sunday's Elite Eight matchups. Sports Seriously Half of the NCAA men's tournament Final Four spots are filled. Florida is a representative of the SEC after beating Texas Tech and Duke is there from the ACC after dispatching Alabama. The other two will be determined Sunday in a pair of Elite Eight matchups The action will start from the Midwest Region in Indianapolis. Top seed Houston is coming off a dramatic win against Purdue with the benefit of a last-second inbounds play. Tennessee will be playing in their fourth Elite Eight, but have yet to reach the Final Four. On the plus side, the Volunteers were in this spot last season and can draw from their experience in a loss to Purdue. The second matchup takes place in Atlanta. Auburn, the tournament's No. 1 overall seed, looked to be in trouble in the second half against Michigan during the Sweet 16. Then Denver Jones stepped up with 3-point shots, and the Tigers blew away the Wolverines to make just their third Elite Eight in school history. Michigan State is no stranger to this situation but struggled Friday with Mississippi and faces a bigger challenge here. No. 1 Houston vs. No. 2 Tennessee Time/TV: 2:20 p.m., ET, CBS Like defense? You'll be in love with this game. The Cougars and Volunteers are first and eighth in fewest points allowed, respectively. They're also third and fourth in field-goal percentage defense. Points will be hard to come by for both teams. The matchup at point guard is one to watch. Houston has Milos Uzan, an Oklahoma transfer, to run the offense. Tennessee counters with Zakai Zeigler, who is the heart and soul of the team on both offense and defense. Both teams boast big bodies inside that should be interesting to watch. An edge there could be critical. While the disappointing history of the Volunteers will get a lot of attention, the Cougars have had their own disappointments in the past four tournaments when trying to return to their first Final Four since 2020. They'll be plenty motivated. No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Michigan State Time/TV: 5:05 p.m., ET, CBS If experience matters, then there should be lots of optimism for the Spartans. Tom Izzo has been here 10 previous times and gone 8-2 in regional finals. He knows how to get a team ready on a short turnaround with a Final Four berth on the line. But it also takes players to get it done on the court. Michigan State possesses the size to match up with Tigers big man Johni Broome (18.5 ppg and 10.8 rpg), though it will require a team effort to slow him down. Auburn, however, is more than just Broome, forcing the Spartans to be aware of perimeter scorers that include Jones, Chad Baker-Mazara and Tahaad Pettiford. Should the Tigers prevail, it would be quite to coup to take down the Big Ten's two Michigan schools along the way.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
CBS 42 Road to the Final Four: Afternoon Edition 3/29
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Auburn Tigers are heading to the Elite Eight for the third time in program history. After the top-seeded Tigers downed No. 5 seed Michigan, 78-65, Friday night, Auburn will face second-seed Michigan State in Atlanta on Sunday. The Tigers overcame a nine-point deficit and finished the contest strong. Top-seeded Auburn rallies in 2nd half, beats Michigan 78-65 Auburn's Johni Broome led all scorers with 22 points Friday, while Denver Jones put up 20 points. Tahaad Pettiford added 20 points coming off the bench. The Spartans beat No. 6 seed Ole Miss, 73-70, before the Tigers and Wolverines took the floor at State Farm Arena. WKRG Sports Director Simone Eli interviewed Broome after Auburn defeated Michigan. The Auburn-Michigan State matchup is set to tip off at 4:05 p.m. Sunday on CBS 42. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
