Yesterday's report that LeBron James has some potential interest in joining the Golden State Warriors free agency this summer has dominated the news cycle for the past 24 hours.
As such, LeBron spoke out about the report during today's media session - and called it "nonsense" in a heated rant that can be seen in the videos below.
LeBron on report linking him to Golden State: "Nonsense." #Cavs pic.twitter.com/L7xRizVGs7
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) February 2, 2018
LeBron report rant continued. #Cavs pic.twitter.com/S5vawZEUhK
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) February 2, 2018
LeBron goes on to say he doesn't appreciate people using his name to make stories out of nothing to discredit what he's trying to do with #Cavs. pic.twitter.com/0mDChW21om
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) February 2, 2018
LeBron: "The story needs to be, 'LeBron is focused on getting this team back to The Finals'" #Cavs pic.twitter.com/YRd3SKJipG
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) February 2, 2018
LeBron wanted to make sure he addressed this in person so we knew "how real" he feels about the subject. #Cavs pic.twitter.com/juCoJOJ8bM
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) February 2, 2018
The report said that James would be interested in a free-agency meeting with the Warriors this summer if they can clear enough cap space to offer him a max deal.
From this statements today, LeBron clearly has no interest in joining the Cleveland Cavaliers' biggest rival.
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James is expected to decline the $35.6 million player option on his contract for next season with the Cavs in order to explore free agency. A number of teams, specifically the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers are planning to pursue him on the open market.
James is averaging 26.6 points, 8.7 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per game this season.
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