In an exciting twist for NBA fans, the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed their openness to the possibility of drafting Bronny James, the son of superstar LeBron James. The 2024 NBA Draft is just around the corner, and all eyes are eagerly awaiting where Bronny will land.

While the Lakers have shown interest in drafting Bronny, other teams may also be enticed if it means they can have a shot at signing LeBron as well. However, a recent report by Shams Charania suggests that LeBron has no plans to leave the Lakers just to play alongside his son.

According to Charania, it would not surprise him if a team reached out to LeBron or his agent, Rich Paul, with an offer to draft Bronny and also sign LeBron. However, the response from LeBron, as of now, would be a resounding no. This indicates that there is no predetermined plan for LeBron to join whichever team drafts his son.

The Lakers, who are under pressure to retain LeBron this summer and find a suitable head coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham, will find this news to be a sigh of relief. While circumstances can change in the unpredictable world of the NBA, knowing that LeBron isn't planning on leaving if another team drafts Bronny is certainly positive for the Lakers.

That being said, LeBron may still leverage his son's potential landing spot as a bargaining chip in contract negotiations. Although many believe the Lakers are likely to draft Bronny in the second round, it is important to note that playing alongside his father has never been Bronny's primary goal.

Speaking at the NBA Draft Combine, Bronny expressed that his dream has always been to make a name for himself and reach the NBA, just like any aspiring player. While his father has brought up the idea of playing together a few times, it is not something that Bronny focuses on.

From the Lakers' perspective, drafting Bronny makes sense on multiple levels. It keeps LeBron satisfied, it represents a low-risk move to select him late in the second round, and there is potential for him to develop into a strong defensive player. However, there is always a chance that another team might snatch him up before the Lakers get the opportunity.

Regardless of the outcome, it appears that LeBron is not currently willing to join any team solely based on where Bronny ends up. The stage is set for an exciting 2024 NBA Draft, with the anticipation of Bronny James finding his place in professional basketball and possibly following in his father's footsteps.