No, LeBron and Draymond Aren’t Doing “Celebrity Wife Swap.” Here’s How a Hoax Took Off Anyway

Short answer: No—there’s no credible evidence LeBron James and Draymond Green (or their spouses) are filming “Celebrity Wife Swap.” But a stray social post, a misattributed source, and some confusing TV history helped a fake rumor explode online.

The Big Reveal: The Show Isn’t Even On Air—and the “Announcement” Doesn’t Exist

• There is no official announcement from ABC/Disney, Bravo, or any major outlet that LeBron James/Savannah James and Draymond Green/Hazel Renee are “scheduled to participate” in Celebrity Wife Swap. None. (Times of India)
• Celebrity Wife Swap (the ABC spinoff) last aired in 2015. No confirmed 2025 revival. (IMDb, Wikipedia)
• What did return in 2025 is a different series: Bravo’s “Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition,” which features Bravo Housewives—not NBA stars. (Bravo)

That’s the core contradiction: the original article called the swap “scheduled” while also floating it as “likely fake news.” You can’t have it both ways.

The Claim That Lit Up X

The rumor appears to trace back to an X post attributed to the account “HoopsCrave.” Blogs cited it; fans dunked on it; screenshots spread. But here’s the catch:

• We could not confirm an original, verifiable post from the official HoopsCrave feed announcing such a show. Treat this as an unverified social-media rumor repeated by other outlets. (Times of India)

Meanwhile, the internet did what it does: the comments flooded in—some joking, some crude, some calling out obvious “fake news.” Virality isn’t proof.

What’s True—and What Isn’t

Verified facts:

• No network press release or credible trade report (ESPN, Variety, Deadline) confirms an NBA-couple episode of Celebrity Wife Swap. We checked. None exist.
• Celebrity Wife Swap’s format does involve celebrities swapping homes for a week; its user rating hovers around 4.5/10. The ABC run is over. (IMDb)
• LeBron and Draymond are longtime friends, with a rocky start that Draymond has openly discussed. He once said he “hated Bron” early on, and their relationship warmed after a post–2017 All-Star trip to Anguilla—comments he made on the BARS podcast (not the “Brownie and Rab Show,” as misreported). (Yahoo Sports)
• LeBron and Savannah’s relationship is regularly covered by mainstream outlets in supportive terms—again, context about their marriage, not proof of any TV plans. (People)

Unverified or false claims:

• “They’re scheduled to participate.” False. No official or reputable source confirms this. (The Wrap’s historical coverage)
• “HoopsCrave said it on Saturday.” Unverified without an identifiable, authentic primary post. (Times of India)
• “The show is incredibly popular and current.” Misleading. ABC’s celebrity spinoff ended in 2015, and the IMDb score is modest. (IMDb)

A Different “Wife Swap” Is Real—Just Not This One

Adding to the confusion: Bravo launched a four-episode “Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition” in October 2025. It involves Bravo personalities and non-celebrity families—not NBA players. It also saw schedule tweaks after an offscreen incident drew headlines. (Bravo)

In other words, a real “Wife Swap” is on TV now—but it’s a Bravo spinoff with Housewives, not a revival of ABC’s Celebrity Wife Swap starring LeBron or Draymond.

Red Flags in the Original Article

• Contradictory language: It asserts the couples are “scheduled to participate” while also warning it’s “likely fake news.”
• Misidentified source: Draymond’s “I hated Bron” comments came from the BARS podcast, not the “Brownie and Rab Show.” (Yahoo Sports)
• Outdated show framing: Refers to Celebrity Wife Swap as current and “incredibly popular,” despite the last ABC episode airing in 2015. (Wikipedia)

How We Checked (and What We Couldn’t Find)

What we did:

• Searched for official press releases or listings from ABC/Disney and Bravo.
• Looked for confirmation from ESPN, Variety, Deadline, People, and other reputable outlets.
• Tried to locate the original “HoopsCrave” X post cited in secondary coverage.
• Verified show histories via IMDb and Wikipedia and cross-referenced quotes about LeBron/Draymond’s friendship.

What we didn’t find:

• Any primary announcement from a network or the talent.
• Any credible trade report confirming an NBA “Celebrity Wife Swap.”
• A verifiable HoopsCrave post announcing the supposed casting.

In rumor land, the absence of a primary announcement from the network or the stars is a major tell the claim is false.

The Verdict

• Central claim: LeBron/Savannah James and Draymond Green/Hazel Renee are filming or scheduled for Celebrity Wife Swap.
• Ruling: Unsubstantiated—best read as a social-media hoax amplified by blogs.
• Reality check: The only “Wife Swap” content active in 2025 is Bravo’s Real Housewives edition, unrelated to NBA players. (Bravo)

Why This Matters

Rumors that use familiar brands (“Celebrity Wife Swap”) plus famous names (LeBron, Draymond) and a plausible-but-wrong detail (a real “Wife Swap” is airing—but on Bravo) are tailor-made to go viral. They feel true. That’s why the basics—“Who announced this?”—matter.

If an actual TV project like this ever existed, you’d expect:

• A press release from the network or production company
• Coverage in major trades (Variety, Deadline)
• Posts from the talent or their reps

None of that exists here.

Keep Your Radar On

• If anything changes—say, a network or one of the couples makes an official announcement—we’ll update. Until then, bookmark the real sources:
  • Times of India’s roundup of the rumor and fan reactions: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nba/top-stories/wishes-he-was-savannah-fans-react-as-lebron-james-and-draymond-green-get-caught-in-viral-celebrity-wife-swap-claim/articleshow/125965104.cms
  • Bravo’s Real Housewives “Wife Swap”: https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/show/wife-swap-the-real-housewives-edition?utm_source=openai
  • Celebrity Wife Swap page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125758/?utm_source=openai
  • Draymond’s friendship comments source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/draymond-admits-hated-lebron-building-121304882.html?utm_source=openai

Key takeaway: No announcement, no show. Until there’s a real paper trail, this one belongs in the rumor bin.