Bronny James reveals private conversation with LeBron James about his Lakers future amid trade buzz

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Bronny James reveals private conversation with LeBron James about his Lakers future amid trade buzz (Image source: Imagn)

Bronny James spoke to the media at the LA Lakers' practice facility on Wednesday. James was asked about the rumors about his father, LeBron James' future with the team.

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ESPN's Dave McMenamin tweeted James' response when asked about the speculations on whether his father intends to stay or leave LA.

"Actually, one of my friends called me, talking about where, what I was going to do because they saw my dad," James said on Wednesday. "I didn't see it. He called me. I was like, 'Yeah, I have no idea what you're talking about.' ... I don't really pay attention to that stuff. There's a lot of stuff going around that I don't pay attention to."
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James was also asked about the conversations with his father regarding the direction of the team.

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"We don't really talk about it much," James said. "I think when stuff like that does come up, he just tells me to not worry about it, to not even pay attention to it [and] just lock into what you have going on right now. And that's what's going to get me better and to keep me focused. I think it's good that he tells me to not pay attention to that stuff."
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According to McMenamin, James was in the practice facility to work out with the Lakers' summer league team. LA drafted James as the 55th pick of the 2024 NBA draft. The 6-foot-2 guard played 27 games in his rookie season and averaged 2.3 points.

Last weekend, LeBron James opted into his $52.6 million player option next season.


Rich Paul's statement caused speculations about LeBron James' future

LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN that the four-time NBA champion has picked up his player option next season. Paul also said that James would be closely monitoring the Lakers' moves to retool the roster this offseason.

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"LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul told ESPN on Sunday. "He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie and Rob and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.
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"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what's best for him."

According to Dave McMenamin, Paul told ESPN on Monday that four teams have contacted him about trading for his prized client. However, the Klutch Sports CEO said he did not engage in any trade discussions.

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This offseason, the Lakers have made a couple of moves so far. On Wednesday, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Lakers. On Monday, forward Jake LaRavia agreed to a deal. Ayton is expected to slot into the starting center position, while LaRavia could slot into the role of Dorian Finney-Smith, who signed with the Houston Rockets.

It remains to be seen if the Lakers have any other roster moves this offseason. ESPN's Bobby Marks said that after the Ayton signing, the Lakers have 11 players under contract and two players on non-guaranteed deals. They are $5.6 million under the first apron and still have the $5.1 million bi-annual exception to offer.

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