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February 15th News: Today, The Athletic tracked the relationship between the Lakers and LeBron James. According to ESPN's report, the Warriors had inquired about the possibility of trading for James before the trade deadline, but were rebuffed.
Not only are rival executives increasingly convinced that James may want to leave, but they are also focused on the factor of Bronny James, which remains prominent. For years, James has been talking about his dream of playing basketball with his eldest son, Bronny, who could leave Southern California to enter the NBA Draft this summer if he chooses. Therefore, any team interested in acquiring James should prioritize Bronny.
According to sources close to the Lakers' front office, the team is also willing to explore the idea of bringing in Bronny James next season. Insiders say this stance is rooted in the reality that James' happiness is truly important to the team. They could potentially possess a first-round pick in 2024 (depending on whether the Pelicans choose to accept this pick or defer it to 2025), along with two second-round picks that could help facilitate this goal (the Clippers' pick and the lower of the Grizzlies' and Wizards' picks). |
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