LeBron James Rumors: Chance to Play with Son Bronny Only Reason He'd Leave Lakers

There is only one way that the Los Angeles Lakers will keep their star player, and that is for him to team up with his son.

"The prevailing thinking in league circles holds that only the chance to play elsewhere alongside sonBronny James, who will be eligible for the 2024 draft and continues to develop as an NBA prospect, would spur LeBron to push for an L.A. exit," NBA Insider Marc Stein wrote in his

James will be entering the final year of his contract, and there have been rumors that he wants to play somewhere else.

James doesn't know what kind of deal he wants. He would be a free agent if he signed a one-year contract.

If James left the Lakers, it wouldn't be a big deal. One NBA title, one first-round playoff exit, and two missed playoffs are what the purple and gold have achieved since he joined the team.

The NBA Show speculated that James could leave L.A. if the Lakers have a bad season.

It won't be James' last season with L.A., but it depends on Russ and the season that they have. If they don't change anything, I think they'll punt on the season. I think they're going to flip Russ at some point, but I can't say for sure. I think that's enough to keep him in L.A. if they get a decent package back for him.

James wants to play in the NBA with his son. He told The Athletic that he will play with his son.

His last year will be with his son. I'll be wherever Bronny is. I would do anything to play with my son. At that point, it's not about money.

James will probably not be a Laker by the time his career ends.