LeBron separates himself from agent's Reaves take

"Paul presented a scenario where the Lakers would offer expiring contracts and either their 2031 or 2032 first-round pick to target Jaren Jackson Jr. and 6-foot-9 Memphis forward GG Jackson as a developmental project. And then he presented the scenario where L.A. would trade Reaves as the centerpiece of the offer, before they would have to decide on offering him a five-year, $241 million max contract extension this summer."

"'This comes with a very unemotional attachment because Austin is beloved, which he should be, he's an underdog,' Paul said. 'There's a world where you can do what's best for your team, and do what's best for Austin. Because Austin deserves to get paid. Now, I love him as a Laker, but if that was a situation where we're getting balance -- because if you put all"

The Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 141-116. LeBron James publicly separated his views from those of his agent, Rich Paul, after Paul proposed trading Austin Reaves. Paul outlined trade scenarios to acquire Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies, including offering expiring contracts and a 2031 or 2032 first-round pick or making Reaves the centerpiece and then deciding on a potential five-year, $241 million extension. Paul suggested adding 6-foot-9 GG Jackson as a developmental piece. Paul emphasized Austin's popularity, underdog status and deserving of payment while weighing team balance and player interests.

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