LeBron James rumors: Akron cops told to prepare for announcement
By Josh Sanchez
According to the latest LeBron James rumors, the “King” is going to make his announcement tonight. Whether or not that proves to be true remains to be seen, but it is certainly something that has caught the attention of Cleveland Cavaliers fans.
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The part of the latest report catching the eyes of Cleveland Cavaliers fans is the notion that LeBron James’ camp has informed police to “be prepared” for the announcement.
Police in Bath Township will reportedly begin upping their presence around 3 p.m. ET in anticipation of tonight’s event.
Of course, if the announcement never comes, Phil Trexler of the Akron Beacon Journal will be catching a lot of heat for his report.
Here is what Trexler had to say:
Bath police to increase patrols around LBJ's home after 3 p. when annoucement is expected "tonight." #KingJames
— PHIL TREXLER (@PhilTrexler) July 10, 2014
Hunch in Bath Twp. is that LBJ's coming home, all things are positive. Still nothing official, but police told to "be prepared." #kingjames
— PHIL TREXLER (@PhilTrexler) July 10, 2014
By home, I mean the Cavs. Annoucement coming later today. #KingJames
— PHIL TREXLER (@PhilTrexler) July 10, 2014
Folks in Bath feel strongly that LBJ will sign w/ CLE. LBJ's camp contacted cops hour ago to alert them of tonight's annoucement. #kingjames
— PHIL TREXLER (@PhilTrexler) July 10, 2014
Now we all just have to sit back and see how this plays out.
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