Report: LeBron won't talk to Cavaliers until they settle Tristan Thompson's deal

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   It helps to have the same agent as LeBron James, especially when it comes to free agency.James and power forward Tristan Thompson are both represented by James's close friend, Rich Paul. Currently, Paul is reportedly entangled in astalemate with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding Thompson's contract. The Cavaliers were reportedly close to an agreement with Thompson on a five-year, $80-million deal, but a follow-up claimed that the two sides remained apart. With Thompson's status as a restricted free agent, allowing the market to set the price would be a logical move.

But James holds the ultimate sway with his status as a free agent, and he's apparently putting his influence to work.