A potential blockbuster trade between the Lakers and Heat involving LeBron and Bronny James for Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could reshape both franchises ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Rich Paul addressed the trade rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who controls any deal due to his no-trade clause.

The James trade talk stemmed from a cryptic statement his agent, Rich Paul, issued on June 29 when he decided to exercise his player option for the 2025-26 campaign. That comment, at the very least, was interpreted as keeping the door open for a trade request.