Weekend Roundup: LeBron's uncertain future, Bears believe, wrestling marathon, and more
By Tyler Reed

It's like we blinked and now we are staring down the dread of another Monday. However, if you are here, nothing you are about to read will be dreadful. Maybe.
We've got business to attend to, and that's why we are attacking this week with the ferocity of a cringe motivational influencer on Instagram.
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Since there's so much to discuss, maybe it's best we get straight to business. Plus, I'm out of energy drinks and need to go get more, so let's make this quick.
Here is the Weekend Roundup!
Where Is Home?
With LeBron James at the Lakers game tonight, I asked him if he would like to speak to me about his future with the franchise. “I ain’t got nothing to talk about,” he said. My report for ESPN from Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/sFRgCYHmqw
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 13, 2025
LeBron James may have opted into his bags of money player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn't mean that will be his home next season.
There have been reports of at least four teams showing interest in making a trade for James; however, the Lakers star has no interest in talking about his future. We've come a long way since "The Decision."
We Believe
ESPN sources: the Bears and general manager Ryan Poles have reached agreement on a contract extension that ties him to Chicago for the next five years, through the 2029 season. Poles had two years remaining on his old deal, but now the Bears have him and new head coach Ben… pic.twitter.com/WEpVVAUYat
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 11, 2025
The Chicago Bears are betting the house on general manager Ryan Poles, as they have extended Poles as the GM through the 2029 season.
The Bears haven't had a winning season in the three years Poles has been at the helm, but hey, things are different now. Right?
So Much Wrestling
How’s everyone feeling the day after #AEWAllInTexas ? pic.twitter.com/9Jz5b8Yt4u
— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) July 13, 2025
This past weekend was a wrestling nerd's dream. AEW tore the house down with their "All In" pay-per-view, that saw Adam "Hangman: Page hoist the company's world title high above his head.
Come on @nbc, you couldn’t even have just a bit of an overrun and let Bill Goldberg have his retirement speech? You cut him off midway through?
— Mike Desjardins (@PinstripeMike_) July 13, 2025
Maybe if you didn’t have so many commercials going on? Also, who really cares about “Survival Mode.”
pic.twitter.com/DZBfjrMRgB
WWE held three major events this weekend. However, one unfortunate moment was when Goldberg was giving his farewell speech after his final match, and the WWE production team gave us the quick exit by cutting the speech short in one of the awkward goodbyes for a wrestler in recent memory.
#1
First round of the 2025 MLB Draft is complete pic.twitter.com/yUJZmCSGdJ
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 14, 2025
On Sunday night, Major League Baseball kicked off its 2025 draft. The Washington Nationals are hoping that shortstop Eli Willits will soon be a franchise cornerstone, as they selected him first overall.
However, just like any other class, a hall of famer can be found in round 17.
Holding Out
The deadline for #Chargers rookies to report is upon us and second round WR Tre Harris is officially a holdout, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 12, 2025
With 30 of the 32 second-round picks unsigned because of a disagreement over guaranteed money, Harris makes the first official stand. pic.twitter.com/Z2PU9p0wEc
Rookies have reported to training camp for the Los Angeles Chargers. Well, all but second-round pick Tre Harris.
The former Ole Miss wide receiver is officially holding out until he can reach a deal with the team. A move that we are going to start seeing a lot more of in the new NIL world.
Trouble In Cleveland
After spending Saturday night in custody after an arrest for misdemeanor domestic battery, Browns RB Quinshon Judkins was released on $2,500 bond. https://t.co/HDmi46Q5iq
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 14, 2025
The Cleveland Browns are having a completely different issue when it comes to one of their rookies. On Sunday, it was reported that running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on Saturday night for a misdemeanor domestic battery. Not the best foot forward for the former Ohio State star.
Iconic Bobblehead Day
BYRON BUXTON HOMERS TO COMPLETE THE CYCLE
— MLB (@MLB) July 12, 2025
ON HIS BOBBLEHEAD DAY 🤯 pic.twitter.com/fCbjgzRUzd
Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton did one of the coolest things anyone could possibly do in sports: hit for the cycle on his own bobblehead day.
There's no way it gets any cooler than that.
New Tat
Drake did a jersey swap of Bron and SGA for his new tattoo 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/DxDAzOlrDa
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 12, 2025
We've got some pop culture drama with the latest photos surrounding what could be a new tattoo for Drake.
It appears the rap icon has covered up his LeBron James tattoo with a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander jersey design. If it were me personally, I would have gone with a Ninja Turtle, or maybe Garfield.
Love Is In The Air
Donovan Mitchell reveals he is engaged to Coco Jones ❤️
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 11, 2025
(via @spidadmitchell, 📸: mynameiscourtney/IG) pic.twitter.com/MIh2BPqFdb
The love between LBJ and Drake may be dead, but Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones are on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Over the weekend, the duo announced their engagement, giving fans the perfect opportunity to tell Mitchell it will be the only ring he ever has.
Not A Real All-Star Game
Nick Castellanos gave his thoughts on Jacob Misiorowski making the ASG after five games
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 12, 2025
(Via Matt Gelb/The Athletic) pic.twitter.com/1TQOHVMZdz
A couple of Philadelphia Phillies players voiced their displeasure over Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski's MLB All-Star Game selection, since the rookie has only appeared in a handful of games.
Nick Castellanos said that with the decision, the league is turning into the Savannah Bananas. That could be setting up a memorable Space Jam style all star game down the road.
People Don't Forget
The line for Barry Bonds Bobblehead Day, where the first 20,000 Giants fans at Oracle Park will get one. pic.twitter.com/mJhL9WldFT
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 12, 2025
San Francisco Giants fans showed up in droves this past Saturday as the team held a Barry Bonds Bobblehead Day. It's just another reminder that the home run king is one of the greatest ever to play the game, and people will never forget.
Ouch
Stephen Thompson's shin after fighting Gabriel Bonfim 😖 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/UHtUrxD3Yt
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) July 13, 2025
Sorry if the above photo makes you a little ill, but Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson showed me that I am nowhere near the definition of a man, as the MMA star suffered a gruesome cut on his leg during his bout over the weekend.
Nashville you are amazing! To my fans, I love y'all!! Thank you for your love and support always ❤️
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 13, 2025
Pops, thank you for always being in my corner, love you!
To my team back home, thank you for all of your help for this fight camp. I felt great out there 🙏
Thank you to my… pic.twitter.com/Hem8MVqYXg
Thompson did not pick up the win in Nashville. However, just one scroll on social media, and the fans will tell you a different story.
It Was The Night
Serial killer to serial killer 🤝 #DexterResurrection pic.twitter.com/f8lAYz8VtR
— Dexter (@SHO_Dexter) July 11, 2025
All that blood in the last post has me thinking about the epic return of our favorite fictional serial killer, Dexter.
'Dexter Resurrection' debuted on Paramount+ and Showtime, and folks, I think the show is returning to a special place. Not that it ever left, but Dexter Morgan is back, and if you're a big fan of the original series, I beg you to jump back in the pool. Even though it might be a little bloody.
Way Late To The Party
Listen, I don't get out much. My goals every week are to go to the store, run into no one that I know, and come back home to avoid people even more. I'm basically the Grinch.
However, on my journey out of my cave over the weekend, I saw a sign that opened up my eyes more than the one that did the same thing to Ace of Base.
Qdoba has mother flippin' breakfast? I thought my eyes were deceiving me. Then, in my research, I found out that this has been going on for years! Please tell me that it hasn't been in all markets this whole time. If it has, I've missed so much of my life.
When Prince took the entire world to church…
— 🎸 Rock History 🎸 (@historyrock_) April 15, 2025
Super Bowl XLI (2007) pic.twitter.com/XufX6VyXMz
That's all the kid has for your Weekend Roundup. I figured the best way to get your Monday on the right foot is to reminisce on the greatest Super Bowl halftime performance of all time.
It's not because I was listening to When Doves Cry while writing this, but Prince tore the house down in 2007 at Super Bowl XLI. It's also always nice to look back on a Bears loss. Football, could you come back soon? For me? May this look back on a tasty Prince performance break you free from the mundane of the Monday.
Soon, Friday shall grace us with its presence.