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NEW YORK -- LeBron James said he was not trying to make a statement in deciding not to stay at President-elect Donald Trumps SoHo hotel, the Cleveland Cavaliers residence while they are in town.Its just my personal preference, James said as he talked to reporters from a baseline seat at Madison Square Garden with Cleveland preparing to play the New York Knicks later Wednesday night. At the end of the day, I hope hes one of the best presidents ever for all of our sake -- my family, for all of us. But its just my personal preference. It would be the same if I went to a restaurant and decided to eat chicken and not steak.James made his comments just hours after Trump was named Time magazines person of the year for 2016, with the cover of the publication showing the real estate tycoon looking over his shoulder while seated on an armchair with the caption President of the Divided States of America.James said it was the first time in his career that he chose to stay somewhere other than the primary team hotel on a road trip. A team source told ESPN.com that the alternative hotel -- which about half of the Cavs roster was excused to stay at should they choose to -- was located close enough to the Trump SoHo that both factions of Clevelands traveling party were able to meet and take the same bus over to the shootaround.I rode the bus like I do every [shootaround], like what Ive done for 14 straight years, James said. With my teammates, coaching staff and everybody else that travels with us.Cavs coach Tyronn Lue, who did stay at the Trump SoHo, was asked how unique of a situation it was for his team.Is it odd? I mean, its not normal, Lue said. But considering the circumstances, thats what we have. Thats not my main objective. My main thing is just trying to get this team to stay on track and playing the right way and trying to get back to playing Cleveland Cavaliers basketball.The Cavs entered into a contract with the Trump SoHo for their regular season trips prior to the presidential election because the hotel could guarantee the team a block of rooms in the spring should Cleveland end up playing either the Knicks or the Brooklyn Nets in the playoffs. Jakob Chychrun Coyotes Jersey . Blackwood, 28, has played the last three seasons in the San Diego Padres system, including the past two summers with Class AA San Antonio of the Texas League. Lawson Crouse Jersey . Carey Price didnt, but he still came out on top against one of his rivals for the No. 1 job at the Sochi Games. The Anahim Lake, B.C., native was stellar in making 39 saves in his home province and Lars Eller got credit for a bizarre short-handed winner as the Canadiens defeated the Canucks 4-1. http://www.officialcoyotesfanstore.com/authentic-lawson-crouse-coyotes-jersey/ . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle. Michael Grabner Coyotes Jersey . The 20-year-old Pelicans big man glanced up and smiled widely at the well-wishers -- a fitting end to a day he wont soon forget. Davis responded to his selection earlier in the day as a Western Conference All-Star with 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-91 on Friday night. Derek Stepan Jersey . "Thank you for the warm welcome," Beckham said on an 80-degree February morning. In this case, it was soccer weather. The sport moved a step closer to returning to South Florida on Wednesday, when Beckham confirmed he has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion franchise in Miami. The Milwaukee Bucks?have reached a verbal agreement with free agent forward?Mirza Teletovic.The deal for Teletovic is a three-year, $30 million deal, according to league sources.?Sources told ESPN.com that the Bucks quickly struck a deal Friday to sign the 6-foot-9 Bosnian forward away from the Phooenix Suns.ddddddddddddNo deals can be signed ?until a leaguewide moratorium on signings and trades is lifted July 7, but players and teams can reach verbal agreements. ' ' '