LeBron James got a few things off his chest in a new Instagram post Thursday.
The Lakers superstar, who’s been at the center of trade rumors this offseason, cautioned to appreciate him while he’s still playing.
It included a snapshot of him working out in front of a Clippers sign, which raised some eyebrows from fans.
“Say whatever you want but you damn sure won’t be able to say I didn’t put in the WORK!! 👑 ,” James, 40, wrote. “We’ll see what happens when I no longer exist. Man F this Shhhhhh.”
Klutch Sports Group, the agency that manages James, confirmed to USA Today that the photo was taken at their offices in Playa Vista, located in the old Clippers practice facility.
Klutch uses the facility for its players to train in Los Angeles and they haven’t yet switched out the Clippers signage.
This latest drama comes after James worked out at the Cavaliers’ practice facility earlier this summer.
James responded to the buzz earlier this month, writing on X, “I live here still and train every summer.”
James, who will turn 41 in December, is rumored to want out of the Lakers after his agent, Rich Paul, released an eye-opening statement regarding the 21-time All-Star accepting his $52.6 million player option that referenced building a championship roster.
The 2025-26 will mark James’ 23rd season in the NBA, and he has a no-trade clause in his contract.
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer doesn’t seem phased by the buzz, as Paul advised him to enjoy his summer.
James was spotted partying in the South of France last week with his wife, Savannah James, and his business partner, Maverick Carter.
“LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Paul told ESPN last month. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we’ve had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.
“We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what’s best for him.”
