LeBron James Cleeeeveland, This is For You! 2016 Cavs Party Out in Saint-Tropez

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Looks like LeBron James and a handful of his iconic 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship teammates are livin' it up in Saint-Tropez ... taking their European vacation to new heights.

The squad popped up in the French commune this weekend ... and there was no shortage of clubs, booze, and vibes. The traveling party includes LeBron, Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson, Iman Shumpert, and Matthew Dellavedova.

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Check out the stories posted on Instagram ... LeBron is goin' LeZooka with a giant bottle of Champagne ... and that's before the whole squad suited up for the club.

J.R. Smith Appears To Address Kyrie's Absence From Cavs Reunion ... 'He Ghosted Us All'

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The Cleveland Cavaliers' 2016 NBA Finals team is having a ball across the pond ... and for those wondering why Kyrie Irving isn't on the trip, it appears J.R. Smith addressed the matter head-on.

LeBron James, Tristan Thompson, Kevin Love and more are in Europe to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their iconic title run this week ... with golf being a big focal point of the gathering.

Plenty of fans have noted Kai's absence -- especially because he had such a crucial role on the team.

LeBron James, Cavs Party Like It's 2016 For Title Reunion ... K. Love Trolls Frye's Retirement Bod

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LeBron James is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers -- at least for a few days -- as the 2016 team reunited for a luxurious European vacation to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their iconic NBA Finals victory.

The King, Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, Richard Jefferson, J.R. Smith, and Channing Frye linked up for some golf, wine, helicopter rides, and tomfoolery this week ... and it didn't take long for the guys to start cracking jokes at each other's expense.

There were "deez nuts" jabs, invasions of privacy during "pee pee" time ... and, naturally, some retirement body shaming from Love, who is still hooping in the league at 37 years old.

In one of his several Instagram Stories documenting the trip, Love set his sights on Frye ... claiming there's a new "big three" in Cleveland -- "chins, t***ies, gut."

James Harden Mug Shot Released ... After Weapon Arrest

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James Harden didn't look too thrilled to be posing for a mug shot early Saturday morning ... with the NBA star giving a blank stare after his gun-related arrest.

TMZ Sports has obtained the booking photo from the Houston Police Department ... showing the 36-year-old Cleveland Cavaliers guard staring down the camera lens.

As we previously reported, Harden was taken into custody around 3:41 AM when a handgun was observed on the seat of his car and not in a holster after being pulled over for a traffic violation.

James Harden Arrested, Charged with Unlawful Carrying of Weapons

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James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with the unlawful carrying of weapons ... TMZ has learned.

The arrest went down in Texas ... and according to authorities, he was caught with a handgun in his vehicle. It was allegedly in plain sight and not being carried in a holster. His charge is a misdemeanor.

A spokesperson for the Houston Police Department tells TMZ ... he was pulled over at 1800 Crawford Street for a traffic violation. He identified himself and was was taken into custody.

Travis Kelce I'm Not Pushing Cleveland On Tay

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There's been a lot of hubbub about Taylor Swift accompanying Travis Kelce to the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff game against the New York Knicks ... but the NFL great is making it clear he's not forcing his fiancée to like his crappy teams.

The engaged couple turned heads when they took courtside seats for the Cavs' Game 3 loss to the Eastern Conference Champions over the weekend ... especially when, historically, it seemed like Swift's allegiances aligned with the Knicks.

Kelce addressed the chatter on Wednesday's "New Heights" podcast ... and he insisted he's not influencing Swift's sports decisions.

Fat Joe Clears Air On Tix Fiasco In Cleveland ... Here's What Happened!!!

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Fat Joe was in the building to watch the Knicks sweep the Cavaliers, but he wasn't courtside after the home team put the kabosh on the rapper's plans ... but fresh off the victory, Joe Crack is telling TMZ Sports exactly what went down behind the scenes!

"I bought courtside tickets to Cleveland. We flew in, and they found out it was Fat Joe early afternoon and they were like, 'Yo, you're dead on the tickets,'" Joe told us Tuesday afternoon in New York City.

He then turned to buddy off camera and asked ... "I wonder, did we even get the money back from the tickets? We might've gotten robbed for the money."

Danhausen You're Welcome For The Curse, Knicks ... Now Put Me Between Timmy And Kylie!!!

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WWE Superstar Danhausen is taking credit for the Cleveland Cavaliers' epic collapse against the New York Knicks ... but now he has some demands in order to keep the momentum going in the Big Apple's favor -- he wants to be right in the middle of Celebrity Row with Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner.

For those who don't know, Danhausen has a knack for cursing people ... or in this case, entire NBA franchises.

He issued a curse on the Cavs ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday morning due to his love for NYC and his hate for The Miz (a big Cleveland fan) ... and fast forward to the end of Game 1, the Knicks came back from more than 20 down to win in overtime.

Amar'e Stoudemire Knicks In Six!!! ... Gives N.Y. Edge In Conference Finals

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The New York Knicks bulldozed their way through their opponents so far this postseason ... but will their dominant run come to an end against the Cleveland Cavaliers??

If you ask former Knicks superstar Amar'e Stoudemire, his answer is a big "heck no" ... 'cause he feels they're just getting started!!

We caught up with STAT prior to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday ... and had to ask how a super-rested Knickerbockers squad will fare against a Cavs team that just finished off the Detroit Pistons less than 48 hours ago.

50 Cent & Eminem Courtside Reunion!!!

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50 Cent and Eminem just gave fans a full on nostalgia moment ... reuniting courtside in Detroit like it was the early 2000s all over again.

The hip-hop heavyweights and longtime friends were spotted at Little Caesars Arena for Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Tuesday night, where the Detroit Pistons battled the Cleveland Cavaliers.

50 and Em were seen laughing, chopping it up, and soaking in the action and once they hit the jumbotron, the crowd erupted with social media quickly following suit over the rare public reunion.

NBA Star Tristan Thompson Asks Court for Conservatorship of Disabled Brother ... to Limit Social Media, Sexual Contacts

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NBA star Tristan Thompson is making moves to have his disabled brother, Amari Thompson, placed under his conservatorship ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Tristan -- who previously had Amari under a guardianship -- said he wants a conservator appointed to be in control of his young bro's records, to give medical consent, and make educational decisions.

Tristan also wants to control Amari's social and sexual contacts.

Iman Shumpert LeBron Retiring In Cleveland Would Be 'Coolest Story'

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The NBA world is in the dark about LeBron James' future ... but if the King were to return to Cleveland for a final season, his old teammate tells TMZ Sports it would be "the coolest story."

We caught up with Cavs champ Iman Shumpert at LAX this week ... and asked if he wants to see the kid from Akron go home (again) before retiring.

Shump said James has obviously earned the right to decide for himself ... but admitted the opportunity to bring things full circle to end his career is pretty enticing to him.

James' return worked out well the first time around -- he ended up raising a championship banner and ending the city's 52-year title drought.

LeBron James Leaves Cleveland W/ A Question Mark ... ‘Could Be The Last Time'

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LeBron James’ homecoming hit different Wednesday night … and it might’ve been a final bow.

After the Lakers got smacked 129-99 by the Cavaliers in Cleveland, James didn’t sound like a guy planning many more trips back to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The 41-year-old flat-out admitted the thought crossed his mind that this “very well could be” his last game ever in The Land.

And yeah, it showed.

Kevin Love I'd Love To Enter Hoops Hall 'As A Cavalier'

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It's safe to say Kevin Love is a future Hall of Famer ... and when that day comes, the NBA star tells TMZ Sports he would be honored to get the recognition "as a Cavalier."

We caught up with the 2016 champion and five-time All-Star this week ... and talked all about his NBA present and future, legacy in Cleveland, recent Instagram antics and partnering up with Shift Naturals, a lineup of non-alcoholic products to help folks unwind after a long day.

At 37 years old, the Utah Jazz forward said he's started to think about what retirement life would be like ... but as of right now, he's open to playing a few more seasons.

Jaylen Brown Trolled By Cs Announcer He'll Be Flying To Turkey Soon!!!

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Jaylen Brown's hair -- or perhaps lack thereof -- is the talk of the NBA right now ... and even the Boston Celtics broadcast team got in on the jokes with a mid-game jab on Wednesday.

Brown bald balled out against the Cavs with a 30-point performance ... and after one highlight in the second quarter, play-by-play guy Drew Carter made reference to the speculation he got caught painting his hairline.

"Brown, the spin and the deuce ... went flying to the basket like he'll be flying to Turkey at some point this season," Carter said.

Aaron Judge, Cam Skattebo BING BONG!!! Stars Pull Up To NYK Game

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The Cavaliers and Knicks' season opener brought all the celebrities to Madison Square Garden ... with Ed Sheeran, Aaron Judge, and Cam Skattebo, who got a lot of love from the fans, all pulled up!

The Knicks and Cavs tipped off their 2025 season Wednesday night in NYC ... and Giants rookie running back sensation, Skattebo, used his free time after practice to catch the action.

His presence didn't go unnoticed. Skattebo drew a huge ovation from the crowd as he was shown on the Jumbotron.