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Unpopular Rich Paul trade pitch might be Lakers' best move to make

Fans wouldn't like losing a favorite, but a swap could solve a lot of problems.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are maybe less than enthused about Rich Paul's willingness to speak candidly on the Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul podcast. Especially when one of the ideas put forth by LeBron James' agent involves the subtraction of fan favorite Austin Reaves.

To be clear, nothing in Laker Land suggests the club would seriously consider swapping out Reaves for two-time All-Star (but still imperfect player) Jaren Jackson Jr.