Lakers still quiet on factors that could send Bronny James to follow his father
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The Los Angeles Lakers have not publicly detailed what conditions would lead them to trade rookie guard Bronny James should his father, LeBron James, decide to leave the franchise for another team, the New York Post reported on July 22, 2026.
The headline of the report indicated that internal considerations will determine whether Los Angeles is willing to part with its 2024 first-round pick so he can join LeBron’s next destination. However, the organization has offered no specific timeline, roster stipulations or contractual benchmarks that would trigger such a move.
LeBron, 41, can become a free agent after the 2025-26 season. Bronny, 21, is entering his second NBA campaign and remains under team control. As of the report’s publication date, Lakers executives and coaching staff had made no on-record statements elaborating on the criteria for a potential deal.
The elder James has repeatedly said he hopes to play alongside his son at some point in his career, but neither he nor the Lakers have confirmed any concrete plans to facilitate that scenario.
Source: New York Post
