After LeBron James publicly committed to being with the Lakers long term on Saturday, his agent also went on the record to deny reports of tension with the Lakers organization.
“We have a great partnership with the Lakers,” Rich Paul said, via The Athletic’s Sam Amick. “The Klutch Sports Group and the Lakers don’t have an issue. Rich Paul and Rob Pelinka don’t have an issue. LeBron James and Rob Pelinka don’t have an issue. And Jeanie Buss and LeBron James and Rich Paul don’t have an issue. It’s very simple. Very simple.”
Paul added he doesn’t think it’s fair to the team to make their intentions know publicly first instead of face-to-face.