Overview
- On the Game Over podcast, LeBron James’ agent 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.