Lakers: Rich Paul Addresses Future Of LeBron James In LA

Though the slumping Los Angeles Lakers have yet to live up to their preseason expectations, fans can rest assured that superstar forward LeBron James will not be forcing his way out of town via trade any time soon. At 16-16, the Lakers have not exactly lived up to their preseason expectations of being a championship-caliber club. But that doesn't mean James, making $41.2 million this season, is going to force his way to another roster this year.

James spoke recently about how the injury-plagued team has yet to be complete this season, and how the Lakers have "no idea" how good their roster can be if everyone is available. Unfortunately, the team's top-heavy roster construction leaves them with little breathing room in this respect.

The Athletic's Shams Charania popped onto the Pat McAfee show on Sirius XM Radio this morning to quell any speculation by frenzied fans that King James could be headed out of town. Here's the full clip:

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