As speculation about LeBron James’ future in Los Angeles grows, the Lakers are reportedly open to the idea of adding his son, Bronny, next season.

If James rejects his $51 million option, he would become a free agent this summer, and according to ESPN, the Warriors enquired about his availability before to the NBA trade deadline.The Lakers and James were apparently not interested in the move, but The Athletic said that the team may ‘consider’ drafting Bronny, with his father’s ‘satisfaction actually matter[ing] to the organisation.’James previously expressed a wish to play with his eldest son. Bronny is a freshman at USC who does not appear to be NBA ready yet.He averages 5.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists while shooting only 35.6 percent.Bronny missed the first eight games of the season due to a heart collapse he suffered during a team practice this summer.The Lakers may not control their 2024 first-round pick (depending on whether the Pelicans, as part of the recent Anthony Davis trade, decide to delay the pick to 2025), but they do own what is expected to be a late second-round pick, which may be a natural landing spot for Bronny.In any case, Rich Paul, James’ agent, stated on Wednesday that his client is still ‘dedicated’ to the purple and gold.’He’s dedicated to the Lakers,’ Paul stated on the Stephen A. Smith show.[Owner] Jeanie [Buss] has been an excellent partner for him and us. And I believe that this should be understood and appreciated. Obviously, there are ups and downs and emotions throughout a season, but LeBron is still committed to the Lakers.Paul has denied rumours that James might be moved before the trade deadline.’LeBron will not be traded, and we will not ask to be,’ he told ESPN.Daryl Morey of Philadelphia also made a bid for the Lakers captain, according to the network.While James has been his usual great self this season, the Lakers were barely seventh in the West at 29-26 entering Wednesday.