As we head deeper into the offseason, LeBron James’ trade buzz is beginning to spiral out of control. During a recent Summer League broadcast, veteran insider Dave McMenamin confirmed that four teams have already approached Rich Paul to inquire about the Lakers star’s availability, as told by the agent. Soon after, reports emerged that those teams included the Warriors, Cavaliers, Clippers, and Mavericks. And many began wondering if Nico Harrison and Rob Pelinka are planning something big behind the scenes, similar to February’s Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis exchange.

However, media veteran Kevin Gray Jr. shut down those rumors, saying, “The Mavericks are not pursuing a trade for LeBron James, one league source told @DLLS_Sports tonight.” Looks like there is not going to be a LeBron-AD reunion after all. Obviously, Mavs are gearing up for the Cooper Flagg era and reportedly do not plan on pivoting in a new direction by going after the four-time champ.

Gray continued, “The source was adamant that there are no trade discussions between the teams despite persistent speculation to the contrary.” Further pulling the plug on this possibility is the fact that the Mavs might be unable to fulfill the Lakers’ bold demands even if they wished to acquire LBJ.

Per reports, the LA franchise does not want to take any contracts that go beyond next season in a LeBron trade. After opting into his $52.6 million player option for next season, James is on an expiring contract, which is the ideal scenario for the Lakers. Once his deal expires, Pelinka can use the available cap space to build around Doncic, officially moving on from the LeBron era. Taking in a longer-term salary in a trade in exchange for James’ deal does not fit Pelinka’s current vision.

Moreover, the Mavs do not have expiring contracts to match James’ salary. As of now, only the Clippers and Heat have that luxury, making them major contenders to land Bron in case he decides to skip town.

So, the speculations of him reuniting with Davis are unlikely to materialize. Even insider Brett Siegel remarked, “I would be surprised if LeBron was traded. All that noise from random people on here about him being traded imminently is fake. Dallas and Los Angeles have not talked AT ALL on a James trade. I would be surprised if he didn’t start the season with LA.”

Amid the escalating rumors, Rich Paul has only one message for his client.

Rich Paul wants LeBron James to enjoy his summer amid uncertain Lakers future

Well, it was Paul’s public statement that started this whole saga. “LeBron wants to compete for a championship… We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career,” he remarked, hinting at the trade possibility. While rumors continue to escalate and new potential suitors emerge every other day, Paul wants LeBron to avoid the noise and focus on his summer.

“There’s so many voices in today’s game and around today’s game and media and things like that, and everyone has a job to do. For us, hey, let those people do their job. It’s not for us to rebuttal or to try to give clarity on what’s said, what’s not said, that’s not the focus… The focus is, hey, man, enjoy your summer,” the agent remarked.

22 years into his career, James understands that it is impossible to please everyone, and people will continue to build their own narratives. So, it’s better to put your head down and find your joy without being bothered by these external factors. And no one is more experienced at doing that than LeBron. Don’t you agree?