With this in mind, we explore six likely trade destinations for the 26-year-old.

After LeBron James opted into the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, speculation immediately began to run rampant regarding whether or not he would ask for a trade.

Paul previously told ESPN's Shams Charania that James would be monitoring Los Angeles' offseason moves to see if the team was attempting to build a roster that can compete for a championship.