McMenamin I spoke to Rich PaulHe wanted to make it clear that the Lakers weren't blindsided by his statement or the decision to opt in The Lakers were operating under an assumption that Lebron would be opting in Klutch and Lebron James didn't ask for an extension

Rich Paul just plainly laid out Lebron's options on his podcast

Colin Cowherd Lakers didnt want to re-sign LeBron They really didnt I trust my sources Lakers didn't want to be bullies and say LeBron get out of here They didnt want to alienate Rich Paul who could have great players we want to sign Let's let Rich Paul and LeBron win the PR game today

Chris Haynes says that LeBron James himself will not be meeting with any of the teams throughout free agency instead allowing Rich Paul to do it Based on the info Rich Paul provides him LeBron will make his decision

Pat McAfee Show Rich Paul reveals that 10-12 teams have reached out to express interest in acquiring LeBron James

Windhorst It's been communicated to me that the number one thing for LeBron next season is happiness not money I have clearance to use this quote attributed to Rich Paul 'The Lakers are not and will not annoy us'

Windhorst Lakers reached out to LeBron to LeBrons representative to Rich Paul and said Wed like to have LeBron back OK But there have been no further talks as of today when I got this update LeBron has not you know made himself available to meet with the Lakers yet