"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career," Paul said to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Antetokounmpo took to social media to share his excitement about joining Olympiacos.

When he exercised the player option on his contract for this coming season on June 29, his agent, Rich Paul, issued a statement that made it sound like the door was open for him to ask to be traded.

If a Lakers-LeBron trade were to happen, LeBron would likely be able to dictate where he’d be sent.

No, the Los Angeles Lakers haven't parted ways with LeBron James.