LeBron James isn’t spending much time worrying about Donald Trump’s latest criticism. The Philadelphia 76ers star gave reporters a brief response Thursday night after Trump demanded that he apologize for his actions during the national anthem. James called it a “slow news day at the office,” according to ESPN.

The controversy began after Tuesday’s 76ers season opener against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Video showed James appearing to make a golf swing and shooting motion while standing with teammates during the national anthem. Trump shared the video Thursday and accused James of disrespecting the country. He also called the NBA star a “total disgrace” and demanded an apology.

James didn’t offer one. Instead, he gave his “slow news day” response following Philadelphia’s 114-106 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. James had 17 points and 10 rebounds as Philadelphia erased a 29-point deficit. During the anthem before Thursday’s game, James bowed his head with his arms behind his back while Boyz II Men performed, the AP reported.

76ers coach Nick Nurse described Trump’s comments as outside noise and said the team’s focus remains on basketball.

“I keep saying the same thing,” Nurse told reporters before Thursday’s game. “All I really care about is getting to the practice floor, getting them in the film room, getting them to the game floor. The focus that they’ve had and the intent and all the stuff like that has been outstanding.”

The exchange adds another chapter to a long-running public clash between Trump and James, who have criticized each other over politics and social issues for years.

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