LeBron James put up one of the best games of his season on Tuesday night, scoring 31 points to go along with 10 assists and nine rebounds in a 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks, but after the game James had to do a bit of damage control in the Los Angeles Lakers locker room.

LeBron James cleared the air following the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, separating himself from the opinion of his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who said that L.A. should trade away fan favorite Austin Reaves.

LeBron James addresses Rich Paul’s controversial podcast comments on Austin Reaves originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Last night, the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Atlanta Hawks at home in an attempt to end the three-game skid they were on.

One of Austin Reaves' agents reportedly talked to Rich Paul, LeBron James' agent, about Paul's suggestion that the Lakers should trade Reaves.

Rich Paul clarified his true intent behind the comments about a potential Austin Reaves trade on the latest episode of his podcast.

After losing to the 13th seeded Utah Jazz at home on Monday, it is obvious that the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make a change to remain contenders this season.

As LeBron denies influencing Rich Paul's trade suggestion, ESPN's First Take reveals why a lifetime of close partnership makes public separation impossible for the NBA's most powerful duo.