Rich Paul’s suggestion that the Los Angeles Lakers should trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr. has caused significant ripples.

One of Reaves’ agents, Reggie Berry of AMR Agency, approached Paul on the sidelines near halfcourt at halftime of the Lakers-Hawks game. The two of them spoke for more than five minutes and the topic of conversation was Paul’s public trade scenario about Reaves, sources told ESPN.

LeBron James put up one of the best games of his season on Tuesday night, scoring 31 points to go along with 10 assists and nine rebounds in a 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks, but after the game James had to do a bit of damage control in the Los Angeles Lakers locker room.

As LeBron denies influencing Rich Paul's trade suggestion, ESPN's First Take reveals why a lifetime of close partnership makes public separation impossible for the NBA's most powerful duo.

Paul recently floated a trade of the Lakers' Austin Reaves for the Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr., sparking reaction from Lakers fans.

Stephen A. Smith criticizes Rich Paul for suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers should trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr.

Was Rich Paul, LeBron James' agent, wrong to suggest the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr. during his podcast?

Austin Reaves’ camp confronted Rich Paul at halftime after trade buzz, adding fuel to Lakers drama as rumors swirl around Reaves’ future.

In any case, it's not the message, it's the messenger. Paul is one of the most powerful off-court figures in the league, reps Reaves' legendary teammate (who carries plenty of weight himself) and has previously suggested on another episode of his podcast that Reaves should shift to a bench role, à la Manu Ginobili.