It is believed that the Lakers would have reluctantly entertained trade conversations with the Warriors before last February’s trade deadline if James wanted them to seriously engage Golden State on a potential deal. Yet league sources say that the reported talks between the teams at the time never got that far in large part because James’ agent Rich Paul was adamantly opposed to the idea of LeBron James swapping Southern California for Northern California. Sources say Rich Paul implored both teams to scrap the concept — despite some owner-to-owner dialogue between the Warriors’ Joe Lacob and the Lakers’ Jeanie Buss and Green’s determination to lobby James to push for relocation to the Bay Area — largely because he wanted to insulate James from potential backlash over switching teams for the fourth time in his career.
Source: marcstein.substack.com
Source: marcstein.substack.com
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Agent Rich Paul reportedly quashed talk of LeBron James trade to Warriors
Take all summer rumors like this with a grain of salt, it’s never that simple or clean, but there can be some truth to them as well.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/agent… – 4:14 PM
Agent Rich Paul reportedly quashed talk of LeBron James trade to Warriors
Take all summer rumors like this with a grain of salt, it’s never that simple or clean, but there can be some truth to them as well.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/agent… – 4:14 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James to Golden State Warriors? The unbelievable trade blocked by Rich Paul @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 2:22 PM
LeBron James to Golden State Warriors? The unbelievable trade blocked by Rich Paul @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 2:22 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
To everyone who uses Michael Jordan’s 6-0 record against LeBron in GOAT debate pic.x.com/hwwf90cvi8 – 1:56 PM
To everyone who uses Michael Jordan’s 6-0 record against LeBron in GOAT debate pic.x.com/hwwf90cvi8 – 1:56 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Guerschon Yabusele dunked all over LeBron at the Olympics and a week later he’s back in the NBA pic.x.com/wyhelyrxz0 – 12:32 PM
Guerschon Yabusele dunked all over LeBron at the Olympics and a week later he’s back in the NBA pic.x.com/wyhelyrxz0 – 12:32 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
New: In my newest Sixers offseason rewind, I looked back at the wild 2018 offseason which began with a one-of-a-kind scandal before the Sixers made a stunning trade at the draft + a failed run at LeBron James. Their pivot set up two major midseason deals:
trib.al/2TwjsEf – 10:22 AM
New: In my newest Sixers offseason rewind, I looked back at the wild 2018 offseason which began with a one-of-a-kind scandal before the Sixers made a stunning trade at the draft + a failed run at LeBron James. Their pivot set up two major midseason deals:
trib.al/2TwjsEf – 10:22 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
How will Team USA look at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics without LeBron James, Stephen Curry, possibly Kevin Durant? (w/videos) #Suns #Lakers #DubNation #TeamUSA #Paris2024 #LA2028 azcentral.com/story/sports/o… via @azcentral – 9:36 AM
How will Team USA look at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics without LeBron James, Stephen Curry, possibly Kevin Durant? (w/videos) #Suns #Lakers #DubNation #TeamUSA #Paris2024 #LA2028 azcentral.com/story/sports/o… via @azcentral – 9:36 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron vibin’ in the rain to “Set Fire to the Rain” at Adele’s concert in Munich 🔥
(via @janlucasander)
pic.x.com/khtuf6lxyg – 2:23 PM
LeBron vibin’ in the rain to “Set Fire to the Rain” at Adele’s concert in Munich 🔥
(via @janlucasander)
pic.x.com/khtuf6lxyg – 2:23 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀🐐Isiah Thomas believes that Lebron James is the goat! pic.x.com/we2iukj7qu – 6:15 AM
👀🐐Isiah Thomas believes that Lebron James is the goat! pic.x.com/we2iukj7qu – 6:15 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
From one of LeBron James’ final games in Philly to facing the defending champs on Christmas, the Sixers have no shortage of marquee games this season.
Ranking the top 10 must-see Sixers games during the 2024-25 campaign inquirer.com/sixers/top-10-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:38 AM
From one of LeBron James’ final games in Philly to facing the defending champs on Christmas, the Sixers have no shortage of marquee games this season.
Ranking the top 10 must-see Sixers games during the 2024-25 campaign inquirer.com/sixers/top-10-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:38 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers schedule & Team USA reaction:
— LA gets a favorable schedule (fewer b2bs and matchups with elite West teams)
— LeBron and AD remain championship-caliber stars
— Why LA should try to go all-in
— What the Lakers can learn and more
Watch: youtu.be/ZJv_nAI2w1g pic.x.com/hmyzhtxbdd – 9:13 PM
Lakers schedule & Team USA reaction:
— LA gets a favorable schedule (fewer b2bs and matchups with elite West teams)
— LeBron and AD remain championship-caliber stars
— Why LA should try to go all-in
— What the Lakers can learn and more
Watch: youtu.be/ZJv_nAI2w1g pic.x.com/hmyzhtxbdd – 9:13 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most All-NBA selections by a 35+ year old:
5 — LeBron James
4 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3 — Chris Paul
3 — Karl Malone
How many more will LeBron get? pic.x.com/pomdl8jror – 8:38 PM
Most All-NBA selections by a 35+ year old:
5 — LeBron James
4 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3 — Chris Paul
3 — Karl Malone
How many more will LeBron get? pic.x.com/pomdl8jror – 8:38 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Isiah Thomas said LeBron is the best basketball player ever 👑 pic.x.com/0jthqb5wpp – 8:35 PM
Isiah Thomas said LeBron is the best basketball player ever 👑 pic.x.com/0jthqb5wpp – 8:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant tops @KendrickPerkins list of players he’d pay to see play followed by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama. #Suns pic.x.com/zqwfmkt2qa – 4:04 PM
Kevin Durant tops @KendrickPerkins list of players he’d pay to see play followed by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama. #Suns pic.x.com/zqwfmkt2qa – 4:04 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The opener on Oct. 22 vs. Minnesota will begin the 22nd season for @KingJames. Only Vince Carter has played in a 22nd season; he averaged 5.0 points per game in 14.6 minutes (60 games) for Atlanta in 2019-20.
LeBron’s unprecedented Year 21 production: 25.7P, 8.3A, 7.3R, 1.3S. – 3:39 PM
The opener on Oct. 22 vs. Minnesota will begin the 22nd season for @KingJames. Only Vince Carter has played in a 22nd season; he averaged 5.0 points per game in 14.6 minutes (60 games) for Atlanta in 2019-20.
LeBron’s unprecedented Year 21 production: 25.7P, 8.3A, 7.3R, 1.3S. – 3:39 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Some Laker schedule notes:
10/22 opening night vs MIN
10/30 LeBron back in CLE
11/23 First DEN rematch
12/25 Gold medal matchup at GSW
12/31 Host CLE on NYE
1/19 First game at Intuit
1/23 Host the champs vs BOS
2/25 Host WC champs vs DAL
4/6 & 4/8 at OKC
4/13 End season at POR – 3:18 PM
Some Laker schedule notes:
10/22 opening night vs MIN
10/30 LeBron back in CLE
11/23 First DEN rematch
12/25 Gold medal matchup at GSW
12/31 Host CLE on NYE
1/19 First game at Intuit
1/23 Host the champs vs BOS
2/25 Host WC champs vs DAL
4/6 & 4/8 at OKC
4/13 End season at POR – 3:18 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Inside #Cavs new schedule:
-Opening Night on the road
-A spicy home opener vs. J.B. Bickerstaff’s new team
-Another grueling March
-16 national TV appearances
-16 (!!!) back-to-backs
-4 holiday games
-A brutal West Coast trip
-LeBron on Halloween Eve
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/08/c… – 3:17 PM
Inside #Cavs new schedule:
-Opening Night on the road
-A spicy home opener vs. J.B. Bickerstaff’s new team
-Another grueling March
-16 national TV appearances
-16 (!!!) back-to-backs
-4 holiday games
-A brutal West Coast trip
-LeBron on Halloween Eve
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/08/c… – 3:17 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Kevin Durant going back to school (for one night), LeBron gets his 40th birthday off and lots, lots more in here … apnews.com/article/nba-sc… – 3:16 PM
NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Kevin Durant going back to school (for one night), LeBron gets his 40th birthday off and lots, lots more in here … apnews.com/article/nba-sc… – 3:16 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
The Knicks will see just how good they are with Mikal Bridges when they and the Boston Celtics kick off the season on ring night, followed by LeBron vs Ant. Here are all the highlights from the unveiled new schedule: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:08 PM
The Knicks will see just how good they are with Mikal Bridges when they and the Boston Celtics kick off the season on ring night, followed by LeBron vs Ant. Here are all the highlights from the unveiled new schedule: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:08 PM
More on this storyline
The Lakers will have their work cut out for them as the Western Conference is absolutely loaded while they are mostly running back the same squad. The only changes to the Lakers’ roster so far has been swapping out Taurean Prince and Spencer Dinwiddie for draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. At 23 years of age, the hope is Knecht will be able to contribute right away for the Lakers after falling to them at No. 17 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Bronny, on the other hand, was brought in to team up with his dad LeBron James but at just 19-years-old is expected to spend a majority of the season in the G League. That is reflected in NBA 2K25 as the video game released ratings for all rookies with Knecht coming in at a 70 and James at a 68. -via Lakers Nation / August 17, 2024
LeBron James was most recently spotted back in France just hours ago … hitting up the La Guerite beach club to keep the party going. Check out the clip — James and Green are clearly fans of the DJ’s playlist … vibing to Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Sheck Wes, Tyla and even Shakira!! -via TMZ.com / August 17, 2024