The Los Angeles Lakers always do right by their superstars, which means the franchise will likely trade Bronny James to wherever LeBron James signs. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported the Cavaliers are said to be leaving a roster spot open (subscription required) for Bronny if they sign LeBron, and that Cleveland was “looking more and more like the scenario to beat” for King James. It is the storybook ending that lets both players return to their hometown. It will cost the Cavaliers a second-round draft pick or two, but that is a small price to pay for LeBron and Bronny.
Lakers fans do not want the 21-year-old to go. Bronny improved significantly in his second NBA season, including becoming a plus shooter. He is not ready for a nightly rotation role, and the writing has been on the wall since the draft. The Lakers are taking shots on size and shooting. They even acquired a guard that is likely ahead of Bronny in the rotation in the Deandre Ayton trade.
It looks like the Lakers aren’t planning on having Bronny next season, and the Cavaliers have jumped to the front of the line to land LeBron and his oldest son. The decision isn’t made, but Cleveland is already preparing. They know King James wants Bronny on his team, so the rumors make sense.
Cavaliers are rumored to be ready to trade for Bronny James if they get LeBron
LeBron was back in Ohio this week. It is not strange for him to go to his home state in the offseason, but fans can see him hanging out with Cavaliers assistant GM Brandon Weems below.
LeBron James with his St. Vincent St Mary teammates - including Cavs assistant GM Brandon Weems - in Akron last night 👀 https://t.co/pSaygTBtgu pic.twitter.com/iBRPjLLvxq
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) July 5, 2026
This saga isn’t over, but LeBron will be taking a discount wherever he goes. Lakers fans know King James sells out the arena every night. The team that lands him should expect LeBron to have demands. Playing with his son will be at the top of the list, which should get the Lakers some much-needed draft capital.
Bronny has a massive following in Cleveland. They are always chanting for him to get in the game, and the building erupted after his dunk, despite LA getting blown out.
Throwback to the Cleveland crowd going WILD for a Bronny James dunk 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/EJJtloLvv4
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) July 4, 2026
The young James would welcome a return home. This could be the perfect situation for all involved. Cleveland is rumored to be shopping Dennis Schroder, which may even open up a nightly role for Bronny. The 21-year-old keeps improving and needs minutes to develop. LeBron would love to share the floor with his son and help him grow his game.
Lakers fans don’t want Bronny to go, but the front office does right by their superstars. LeBron is choosing to leave Los Angeles. The Lakers don’t want any bad blood. If LeBron demands to play with his son, the purple and gold will work out a trade with whatever team signs King James this summer.
Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported the Cavaliers have taken the lead and are ready to trade for Bronny James. The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t include the 21-year-old in their summer league squad and are building around Luka Doncic. That likely means Bronny will soon be gone, and the Cavaliers look like the team. This situation is fluid, but fans shouldn’t expect either James to be on the roster next season. It was a good run, but LeBron and Bronny are likely moving on.
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