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Rich Paul Shuts Down LeBron-to-Warriors Trade Speculation

His on-air rejection reflects financial and roster hurdles that make a swap unrealistic.

Overview

  • On the Game Over podcast, LeBron Jamesagent Rich Paul dismissed a proposed swap with Golden State, saying, “It’s not going to happen.”
  • Paul labeled the idea “fantasy basketball” and refused to engage in hypotheticals about pairing James with Stephen Curry.
  • He said LeBron “makes basketball sense” on any team and praised Jimmy Butler as a strong fit for the Warriors.
  • Paul denied Draymond Green’s past accusation that he blocked earlier Warriors–Lakers trade talks involving James.
  • Coverage notes concrete barriers, including James’ $52.6 million salary, the Warriors’ second-apron constraints, and a stated front-office preference to improve internally.