LeBron James fuels retirement speculation with cryptic social media teaser

LeBron James' retirement is coming sooner rather than later, but on Saturday, he may have given fans a preview of when that's coming.

In a seven-second video posted on social media, the four-time MVP is seen in front of reporters at a press conference when one asks, "Are the retirement rumors true? What's next?"

The camera then shows a solo shot of James about to answer the question before the screen goes dark, ending the video.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"I’ve been asking myself the same question…" James captioned the post, with shush and crown emojis. He tagged the video as an ad using a hashtag. 

James just completed his 22nd year in the NBA and has hardly shown any signs of slowing down. In his age-40 season, he averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds. He posted 10 triple-doubles this past season, his most since 2019-20, when he won his fourth NBA championship.

AFTER YEARS IN HIS DAD'S SHADOW, KIYAN ANTHONY CHARTS HIS OWN PATH TO SYRACUSE WHILE STRENGTHENING FAMILY BOND

He earned his 21st consecutive All-Star nod, extending his record. After turning 40 on Dec. 30, James averaged 25.1 points per game, the most by anybody 40 or older.

James became the first player in NBA history to play in the association at the same time as his son Bronny James was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, and the two played in 21 games together.

If James winds up playing in 2025-26, it would be his 23rd NBA season, which would set a new record. He currently shares the record with Vince Carter. He has yet to commit and said he would think about his future after his Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Yankees' Aaron Boone, DJ LeMahieu ejected over controversial foul ball in extra-innings loss to Red Sox

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone and second baseman DJ LeMahieu were ejected in the 10th inning of the team’s 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox Friday at Fenway Park for arguing a foul ball. 

LeMahieu was batting in the top of the 10th inning with two outs, and he slashed a drive down the right field line off Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock. 

First base umpire Jeremie Rehak called the ball foul, and the normally subdued LeMahieu reacted in disagreement with the call as he ran down the first baseline. Boone then challenged the call.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

After a lengthy review, the umpires upheld the call that the ball went foul. Boone, not happy with the decision, was incensed.

Boone yelled at the umpires, threw his hands up in disbelief and took the gum out of his mouth, throwing it to the field. He was promptly ejected by home plate umpire John Tumpane. 

"I want the courage to overturn the call," Boone told reporters after the game. "A quarter of the ball is on the line."

BREWERS' 103 MPH-THROWING PROSPECT JACOB MISIOROWSKI FORCED TO LEAVE NO-HIT MLB DEBUT

LeMahieu ended up grounding out to first base to end the inning. As LeMahieu passed Rehak, he let the first base umpire know of his displeasure and was ejected for the first time in his 15-year career.

LeMahieu said he told Rehak, "That was a brutal call," before being ejected, according to NJ Advance Media

"Of all the things I’ve said to umpires, I was pretty surprised."

The 36-year-old second baseman said he did not curse at Rehak. 

The Yankees didn’t score in the top of the 10th inning, and the Red Sox walked the Yankees off in the bottom of the inning to take the first game of the three-game series. 

The Yankees (42-26) take on the Red Sox (35-36) in the second game of the series at 7:15 ET on FOX. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

About Us

Virtus (virtue, valor, excellence, courage, character, and worth)

Vincit (conquers, triumphs, and wins)