NBA news: LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul shuts down trade speculation

LeBron James looks set to stay put in Los Angeles as trade talk fades.

The conversation around LeBron James and a possible midseason exit from the Los Angeles Lakers has reached a firm conclusion.

Rich Paul, the longtime agent and close adviser to James, made it clear that the veteran star will remain with the franchise through the end of the campaign, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.