In today's basketball world, The Athletic's in-depth coverage reveals the delicate relationship between the Lakers and their superstar, LeBron James.
According to ESPN, the Warriors had approached the Lakers before the trade deadline with the possibility of trading James, but the offer was firmly rejected by the Lakers. Not only is there a growing belief in rival executive circles that James may want to leave the Lakers, but they are also keeping a close eye on the factor of James' eldest son, Bronny.
Over the years, James has spoken publicly about his dream of playing in the NBA with his eldest son. Bronny is more than capable of leaving USC this summer for an early NBA draft if he wants to. Therefore, any team that wants to get James must seriously consider the Bronny factor. It's not that the Lakers' top brass hasn't considered the possibility of bringing in Bronny.
According to the reliable *** Lakers are willing to explore the possibility of bringing in Bronny next season. The root of this stance is that they are well aware of the importance of James' well-being to the team. They have the potential to have a 2024 first-round pick, depending on the Pelicans' selection (whether to accept that pick or delay it until 2025). In addition, they have two second-round picks that will help them achieve their goal of bringing in Bronny.