LeBron's agent Rich Paul has previously told ESPN that "LeBron wants to compete for a championship" and that remains his priority. With how close he is to retirement and their recent addition of Luka Dončić, LeBron's approach and the Lakers approach may no longer match.

When stuff like that does come up, he tells me not to pay attention to it, not to worry about it," Bronny added. Bronny may know what his father

The second-year guard says he doesn't pay attention to the rumors about his superstar father possibly seeking a trade. "He just tells me not to worry about it."

According to a report from NBA insider Jake Fischer, Los Angeles is now facing competition from the Indiana Pacers to sign Ayton. Of course, Ayton previously signed a four-year, $133 million max offer sheet with the Pacers a few years back.

The Lakers still seem to be in pole position to sign Deandre Ayton, but the Pacers are looming after losing Myles Turner.

While the center spot has been the obvious focus of the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 NBA offseason, it's not the only position in need of an upgrade.