Cleveland Akron, OH, October 23, 2026 —

President Donald Trump demanded an apology from NBA star LeBron James, accusing him of disrespecting the United States during the national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game. James appeared to continue warming up and responded by calling it a slow news day.

The information provided does not specify when the incident occurred, which 76ers game was involved or the exact conduct Trump characterized as disrespectful. It also does not include the full wording of Trump’s demand or additional details about James’s response.

The account describes a disagreement over James’s behavior during the anthem, but does not establish what he did beyond appearing to continue his warm-up. It does not say whether James paused, spoke or took any other action during the anthem. No further explanation of either man’s position is included.

James’s response, as described in the account, was to characterize the matter as a slow news day. The summary does not provide further remarks from him or say whether he issued an apology. It also does not indicate whether the 76ers, the NBA or anyone else commented on the exchange.

Without a date, a more detailed description of the incident or the full statements, the available account leaves key aspects of the dispute unspecified. It records Trump’s accusation and demand, as well as James’s brief response, but provides no additional context about what prompted the demand or what followed.


Story summarized from the original created by AP via Scripps News Group on www.news5cleveland.com, see more information here.

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