Fadeaway World. LeBron James has always known how to control a moment and once again, he’s done just that. Amid a flurry of trade speculation, James casually posted a story of himself wearing a hat ...

James opted into his $52.6 million player option in June, setting himself up to hit free agency next summer—unless he chooses to retire after the 2025–26 campaign.

The hat read, "Welcome home.""Wanted to check in with you guys about this little thing called 'Hat Gate,'" Rivera said. "I did not expect this hat right here, 'welcome home,' to turn the sports ...