In what has become an annual tradition, LeBron James is holding informal workouts in September prior to the start of training camp with his teammates.
Last year, he brought his Cleveland Cavaliers to Miami to train; this time around, things will reportedly take place in Los Angeles.
LeBron James to host Cavs' September workouts in Los Angeles; Irving likely to attend @clevelanddotcom https://t.co/vNeCikyK4k
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) August 15, 2016
Most of the Cavs are expected to attend, though it remains to be seen if J.R. Smith’s contractual situation will be settled by next month.
Per the NEOMG:
In 2014, the workouts were in Independence, where the Cavs practice near James’ home in Bath Township. Hosting the sessions in Los Angeles this summer makes sense – that’s where James has spent most of his break, living in his new, $21 million Brentwood mansion. […] Many Cavs players and coaches – including Kevin Love and coach Tyronn Lue – has spent the summer in southern California. Most if not all Cleveland players are expected to attend James’ workouts, including Kyrie Irving, who will likely attend despite playing this summer for Team USA in the Rio Olympics, according to a source.
Cavs support staff can also attend the workouts and are making plans to be in Los Angeles in September, another source said. Lue is bringing back all but one of his assistants from last year’s team. Many, if not all, could be hanging around in L.A. next month.
The pre-camp workouts James hosts are not uncommon in NBA circles, but Cavs players have nevertheless pointed to them as tone setters for the season to come – both of which ended in the Finals. […] The question now is whether J.R. Smith will be there. Smith, like James and Cavs center Tristan Thompson, is represented by agent Rich Paul. James, in fact, just signed a three-year, $100 million deal to return to the Cavs last week (though his return was guaranteed).
