Kellerman brought up the New York Knicks, which the agent called "wishful thinking." Paul said James would make the Knicks a better team, but that applies to every team in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had one of the best careers in NBA history. Many believe the four-time NBA champion has had the longest prime for a legend, as he continued to perform at an elite level well into his late 30s.

Just as any friend would, LeBron James' long-time agent and childhood bestie is candid about the state of the Lakers.

That context matters because trade chatter briefly resurfaced this summer after LeBron opted into his $52.6 million player option. Opting in kept him in L.A. and preserved his no-trade protections, making any deal extremely complicated.

NBA announces historic news on Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.

Rich Paul answers flat-out a question if LeBron James will be on the Lakers by the end of the season, amidst the rumors.

Rich Paul makes LeBron James' trade plans clear for rest of season with Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Since the summer, there's been speculation about whether LeBron James will play the entire 2025-26 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles superstar forward LeBron James has weighed in on his historic night against Philadelphia on Sunday.