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.

When asked if LeBron James would waive his no-trade clause for the Knicks, agent Rich Paul dismissed the idea but offered a telling smile, fueling the rumors.

The two teams, which face off in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, have been linked together in several ways over the years.