LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a break in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Getty
Los Angeles Lakers fans are left wondering what the franchise will do with Bronny James. The young guard has been mentioned in frequent trade speculation, but the Lakers may end up holding on to James.
The Philadelphia 76ers naturally come to mind when projecting where James could end up next. Do the Lakers believe in him as a long-term piece? Maybe a little. Would the Lakers trade him for next to little return? Probably not, according to team insider Khobi Price.
"While LeBron and Bronny could be teammates for the 2026-27 season on LeBronâs next team, it also isnât guaranteed the Lakers will trade the younger James to his fatherâs next destination,â Price wrote. âAs has been described to the California Post, thereâs a real possibility the Lakers will keep Bronny on their roster going into next season, even as they continue to tinker with their roster to be compliant with the leagueâs roster rules before Opening Night in October.â
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a break in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
#Lakers #july
Los Angeles Lakers fans are left wondering what the franchise will do with Bronny James. The young guard has been mentioned in frequent trade speculation, but the Lakers may end up holding on to James.
The Philadelphia 76ers naturally come to mind when projecting where James could end up next. Do the Lakers believe in him as a long-term piece? Maybe a little. Would the Lakers trade him for next to little return? Probably not, according to team insider Khobi Price.
"While LeBron and Bronny could be teammates for the 2026-27 season on LeBronâs next team, it also isnât guaranteed the Lakers will trade the younger James to his fatherâs next destination,â Price wrote. âAs has been described to the California Post, thereâs a real possibility the Lakers will keep Bronny on their roster going into next season, even as they continue to tinker with their roster to be compliant with the leagueâs roster rules before Opening Night in October.â
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a break in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
#Lakers #july
3 months ago
