LeBron James is trying to put out the fire after his agent’s comments about Austin Reeves
Funny dynamics in Los Angeles. While it is Lakers snapped their losing streak by defeating the Hawks thanks very well LeBron James“The King” was forced to answer questions about his agent, Rich Paulwhich in turn launched into the media universe and gives tips for the “Purple & Gold” transfer…
In his podcast with Max Kellerman, the agent discussed the tradeAustin Reaves against Jaren Jackson Jr !
“I think you all know by now: Rich is his own boss, and what Rich says is not a direct reflection of how I feel. And I hope people know that. I hope they do, and if some of them aren’t smart enough to understand that, then I don’t know what to tell them.” LeBron James responded to ESPN.
But do his teammates know that? How does Austin Reaves take the fact that his teammate’s agent is advising the Lakers to trade him?
“AR (Austin Reeves) knows how I feel about him. Just look at us on the bench. AR and I talk every day. So AR knows how I feel, and I hope AR — or those around him — don’t look at me and think those are my words coming out through Rich.” LeBron James continues to reassure on the subject.
Austin Reeves’ agent comes to discuss it with Rich Paul
The leading scorer in NBA history assures that Rich Paul did not consult him before starting the podcast.
“Rich, that’s what he does. It’s his delusion. He does what he wants, says what he wants, but I have absolutely no discussion with him about what topics he’s going to talk about or what they’re going to talk about. He’s his own boss and this is his platform.” the Lakers winger continues. Internally, ESPN and other sources confirm, however, that Rich Paul’s statements have caused some confusion, and caused a lot of teething…
Last month, Rich Paul already explained that the Lakers are not are not really title contenders because they lacked physical attributes and stature. His proposal to trade Austin Reaves in exchange for Jaren Jackson Jr. is also part of this logic, and it’s very hard not to see it as a form of pressure.
Furthermore, according to ESPN, Reggie Berry, one of Austin Reeves’ agents, approached Rich Paul at halftime of the game against the Hawks, specifically to discuss his publicly mentioned transfer ideas.
| Austin Reaves | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | LAL | 61 | 23:15 | 45.9 | 31.7 | 83.9 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 7.3 |
| 2022-23 | LAL | 64 | 28:48 | 52.9 | 39.8 | 86.4 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 13.0 |
| 2023-24 | LAL | 82 | 32:04 | 48.6 | 36.7 | 85.3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 15.9 |
| 2024-25 | LAL | 73 | 34:56 | 46.0 | 37.7 | 87.7 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 20.2 |
| 2025-26 | LAL | 23 | 35:18 | 50.7 | 36.5 | 87.3 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 26.6 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-01-14 09:45:00
