The NBA legend was spotted at the Cavaliers’ practice facility in a photo posted online alongside Cleveland summer league invite Denver Jones on Friday. Despite trade rumors swirling around him, James shut down any notion that him being in his hometown was anything other than his usual offseason activity.

LeBron James was seen at the Cavaliers' practice facility — was he trying to send a passive-aggressive message to the Lakers?

James is no different than anyone else when it comes to sticking to a routine. The star forward often returns home to Northeast Ohio and trains at the Cavaliers’ practice facility during the offseason. NBA players are allowed to work out at any team’s facility in the offseason, regardless of their current team affiliation.