Lakers eye major upgrades as trade rumors link them to Giannis Antetokounmpo and other top targets in their title pursuit.

Despite a return near for LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were advised to be aggressive in the trade market to fix their biggest issues.

LeBron James' agent Rich Paul doubts Lakers can fulfill final wish for 4-time NBA champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Rich Paul answers flat-out a question if LeBron James will be on the Lakers by the end of the season, amidst the rumors.

Kellerman persisted, mentioning recent Knicks rumors surrounding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. As ESPN first reported, Antetokounmpo expressed an interest in playing for the Knicks this past offseason, but The Athletic later confirmed that those talks never gained any traction.

Kellerman brought up the New York Knicks, which the agent called "wishful thinking." Paul said James would make the Knicks a better team, but that applies to every team in the league.