Rich Paul has denied any rumors that LeBron James will be transferred at the NBA trade deadline. “LeBron won’t be traded, and we aren’t asking to be,” Paul said in response to rising rumors that LeBron will leave the Lakers midseason. Of course, LeBron hasn’t helped to dispel the allegations. Following his loss to the Lakers earlier this week, LeBron shared an hourglass emoji on social media.
The Lakers are 25-25 and ranked ninth in the Western Conference. LeBron sat missing the team’s 50th game, a surprising victory over the Celtics that highlighted the team’s young and developing ability. However, the Lakers have reportedly been in trade talks as they seek to strengthen their roster for the next 32 games of the season.
Stephen A. Smith is eager for the Knicks to trade for LeBron James
Regardless of Paul’s comments regarding his greatest client, others have continued to make their trade propositions. Stephen A. Smith has sparked controversy by pitching a deadline deal between his Knicks and the Lakers to obtain LeBron James during a First Take program. Smith’s argument is more focused on the vibes of “LeBron at MSG” than on how LeBron might improve the Knicks. Smith’s Knicks are currently in the East and are on a six-game winning streak. However, they recently lost Julius Randle, the team’s second-leading scorer, until at least after the All-Star Game.
"LeBron won't be traded, and we aren't asking to be,"
– Rich Paul
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However, viewers do not agree with the ESPN host. “Who’s gonna tell him that move would almost single-handedly destroy everything the Knicks have built?” “The last thing I want on the Knicks is a 39-year-old player GM who is clearly holding his own team back in significant ways,” one fan commented. “We don’t want Lebron. NOT TRADING ASSETS FOR A 39-YEAR-OLD PLAYER WHO WILL DIP THIS SUMMER TO PLAY WITH BRONNY. In 2024, he falls short of Randle. Where are the Lakes this season? Where are the Knicks? I’m very excellent at this. “He had his chance in 2010,” said another.
