LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, stated that there is no truth to speculation about his next team, stating that when he knows, "I have no idea". This has fueled speculation about where he would play, with Cleveland, Golden State, New York or back with the Lakers. Paul also dismissed any speculation about a potential return to the Lakers, citing their 12-1 record and their strong performance down the stretch. The future of LeBron James hinges on how big a pay cut he would accept.