LeBron distances himself from agent's Reaves trade talk, delivers strong performance

LeBron James has publicly distanced himself from his agent Rich Paul's podcast comments suggesting the Lakers trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr., stating Paul's views do not reflect his own and emphasizing his strong relationship with Reaves. James, at 41, played his first back-to-back of the season, recording 31 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds in Tuesday's win over the Hawks, nearly achieving a triple-double. Coach JJ Redick defended James against "unfortunate" criticism, praising his competitive stamina and dedication. Last week, James had his best fantasy output with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 steals.