LeBron James takes to Twitter to deny multiple Kyrie Irving reports

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and teammate Kyrie Irving (2) celebrate during the first half. (Tony Dejak/AP)

In the wake of the stunning report that Cleveland Cavaliers all-star guard Kyrie Irving wants to be traded, there has been plenty of speculation about the cause of his discontent.

Most of the rumours have centred around Irving’s four-time MVP teammate, LeBron James, and his alleged displeasure with the 25-year-old point guard.

And now it seems as though James has had enough with all the gossip surrounding he and Irving, and took to Twitter on Tuesday to outright deny a couple of the more outlandish reports that have been making the rounds.

The above is James denying allegations that he is “eager” to see the Cavaliers trade Irving soon and that he’d be “tempted to beat [Irving’s] ass” — two bizarre reports, but, oddly enough, not the craziest stuff we’ve seen in the aftermath of Irving’s trade request.

Here’s a few a more James may want to consider squashing:

There’s likely more where that all came from, too. The NBA off-season, where high school happens.

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