After this season, LeBron James is under a one-year contract that includes a no-trade clause, giving him significant control over any potential trade destinations.
Bronny James and LeBron James
Since joining them, NBA superstar LeBron James has been one of the most loyal players for the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. He has many glorious memories of the Lakers franchise. With the 2020 NBA title win being the most memorable one. However, James is touching 40 in a few days and is now included in trade rumors.
James is still occasionally mentioned in trade speculations, despite playing in the NBA for 21 years. However, for the father-son team to remain intact, any move would need to be a package transaction. That includes Bronny James as revealed by Lakers insider, Anthony Irwin.
The Lakers insider also claimed that any possible deal would be centered around the Lakers receiving top players in return. This would help them ‘rebuild.’
Sources close to the Lakers did say that, if James asked the Lakers to trade him, they would work with him to find a deal that lands him where he’d rather be. But also brings back the kind of return that would jumpstart a rebuild. If James was traded, it’s also believed Bronny James would have to be part of the deal.
Anthony Irwin reported
Bronny James would likely be included in any deal involving LeBron James, per @AnthonyIrwinLA
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James, 39, has been under growing pressure to depart the Lakers. James appears ready to seek a team with greater championship potential after consecutive postseason disappointments. Fans are eager to see him thrive with a new team that could offer a fresh opportunity to secure another title, especially as he enters the final years of his career.
James has also made it clear that he and his son, Bronny, come as a package deal. Any team looking to sign him will need to accommodate Bronny, regardless of the circumstances or teams involved.
Former NBA champion chimes in on LeBron James trade rumors
LeBron James is unlikely to ask out at this time. It is much less likely that the Lakers will consider his request. When the Golden State Warriors contacted them last season to inquire about a trade for James, the Lakers front-office promptly ended the conversation. However, ESPN host Kendrick Perkins feels that the situation might have changed now.
My sources tell me that if LeBron James at any point comes out and says that he wants to be traded or he wants to entertain it, they’re going to entertain it. It ain’t no holding him back.
Kendrick Perkins said via First Take
After this season, LeBron James is under a one-year contract that includes a no-trade clause, giving him significant control over any potential trade destinations. Additionally, he holds the option to opt out and become a free agent next summer.