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Rich Paul Halted Talk of Lakers Trading LeBron James to Warriors, per Report

Jan 17, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Rich Paul (left) and Mark Phillips pose during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Barring unforeseen circumstances, it appears forward LeBron James will begin the 2025 season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

According to a Sunday report from veteran basketball insider Marc Stein, James may have agent Rich Paul to thank for that.

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