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Lakers Consider Trading Bronny Following LeBron’s Exit

7/6/2026

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Lakers Weigh Trade

Lakers will decide whether to keep or trade Bronny James after LeBron announced he will leave for the 2026-27 season.
The Lakers fully guaranteed Bronny’s $2.3 million 2026-27 contract, giving them cap flexibility to move him.
Analysts say the Cavaliers’ open roster spots for Bronny would likely yield only a second-round pick for the Lakers.
If the Lakers need roster space for signings, they may trade Bronny for minimal return.

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Lakers Pursue Kuminga

The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting unrestricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga.
Kuminga spent last season with the Golden State Warriors before being dealt to the Atlanta Hawks.
Veteran forward Rui Hachimura is reportedly on the way out, opening a roster spot for younger talent.
Because the Lakers have limited cap space, GM Rob Pelinka must devise creative financial arrangements to sign Kuminga.

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LeBron Courted

Rich Paul said 27 NBA teams have contacted LeBron James about a free-agency deal.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets are interested.
LeBron will choose the option offering the best basketball situation for his career’s final stage.
After becoming the NBA’s first father-son duo to play together in October 2024, they recorded the first father-son assist in March 2025 when LeBron passed a three-pointer to Bronny at Brooklyn.

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Lakers Weigh Trade

Lakers will decide whether to keep or trade Bronny James after LeBron announced he will leave for the 2026-27 season.
The Lakers fully guaranteed Bronny’s $2.3 million 2026-27 contract, giving them cap flexibility to move him.
Analysts say the Cavaliers’ open roster spots for Bronny would likely yield only a second-round pick for the Lakers.
If the Lakers need roster space for signings, they may trade Bronny for minimal return.

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