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NBA trade rumor: Bronny James could rival LeBron James after Lakers move
Published 15 July 2026 ยท india
Bronny James remains under a guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season despite his father LeBron James's confirmed departure from the
Bronny James remains under a guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season despite his father LeBron James's confirmed departure from the franchise after eight years. The Athletic's Dan Woike reports the Lakers consider Bronny's roster future independent of LeBron's free agency decision, pointing to his inclusion in the team's veteran minicamp as evidence. While rival executives have discussed Bronny as a potential incentive to help recruit LeBron, no trade has been reported, and the Lakers' own front-office moves suggest they intend to keep developing him.
Published: July 15, 2026 โข 6:58 AM IST ยท Updated: July 15, 2026 โข 9:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Bronny James remains under a guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season despite his father LeBron James's confirmed departure from the franchise after eight years.
The Athletic's Dan Woike reports the Lakers consider Bronny's roster future independent of LeBron's free agency decision, pointing to his inclusion in the team's veteran minicamp as evidence.
While rival executives have discussed Bronny as a potential incentive to help recruit LeBron, no trade has been reported, and the Lakers' own front-office moves suggest they intend to keep developing him.