{"id":1183630,"date":"2022-08-19T05:33:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T05:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/08\/19\/la-lakers-rumors-roundup-lebron-james-might-join-bronny-in-2024-brooklyn-nets-uninterested-in-two-first-round-picks-in-kyrie-irving-trade-and-more\/"},"modified":"2022-08-19T05:33:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T05:33:40","slug":"la-lakers-rumors-roundup-lebron-james-might-join-bronny-in-2024-brooklyn-nets-uninterested-in-two-first-round-picks-in-kyrie-irving-trade-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/08\/19\/la-lakers-rumors-roundup-lebron-james-might-join-bronny-in-2024-brooklyn-nets-uninterested-in-two-first-round-picks-in-kyrie-irving-trade-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Lakers Rumors Roundup: LeBron James might join Bronny in 2024, Brooklyn Nets uninterested in two first-round picks in Kyrie Irving trade, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"3669094\" data-slug-id=\"1200549\">\n<p>The LA Lakers\u2019 season schedule is out, and fans are predicting their potential record. Despite not having a fixed roster, pundits and fans believe they are going to win the opening night matchup against the reigning champions on the road. Their thinking is that the Lakers will be motivated after watching Steph Curry and the Warriors put on championship rings before the game.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, LeBron James signed a two-year $97.1 million extension which ties him up with the Purple and Gold until 2024-25.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at a few rumors around the Lakers in the 24 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>Utah Jazz and New York Knicks reignite trade talks with LA Lakers as the potential third team<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9477c-16608696019964-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz against Russell Westbrook of the LA Lakers\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9477c-16608696019964-1920.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201200%20800%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz against Russell Westbrook of the LA Lakers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The New York Knicks are trying to acquire Donovan Mitchell from the rebuilding Utah Jazz. The last time a trade was discussed between the two teams, the LA Lakers were involved. Russell Westbrook could potentially be sent to Utah and many rumors in the past month tied him to the Jazz. HoopsHype\u2019s Michael Scotto reported:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe Lakers had conversations about joining the Jazz and Knicks a few weeks ago in a potential three-team trade, league sources told HoopsHype. The proposed three-team trade scenario included Westbrook going to Utah and getting bought out.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cUtah would send Donovan Mitchell to the Knicks, a combination of two players, including Patrick Beverley and Jordan Clarkson, Bojan Bogdanovic or Malik Beasley to the Lakers, and the Jazz would receive significant draft pick compensation from the Knicks and Lakers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Brooklyn Nets uninterested in two first-round picks from the LA Lakers in a Kyrie Irving deal<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets in the 2022 NBA playoffs\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/30037-16608699371884-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/30037-16608699371884-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets in the 2022 NBA playoffs\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/30037-16608699371884-1920.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets in the 2022 NBA playoffs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The LA Lakers reportedly re-ignited talks with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire Kyrie Irving, and this time they were willing to include their two first-rounders. The Lakers were famously hesitant to add their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks in trade deals but have now reportedly accepted to include those picks. However, the Brooklyn Nets will still not impressed.<\/p>\n<p>On ESPN\u2019s \u201cSportsCenter,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Adrian Wojnarowski said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThey have two real assets to put out there to do a significant trade. That\u2019s their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks. If unprotected, they will have a lot of value in the marketplace. The Lakers, I\u2019m told, will be willing to do that in a Kyrie Irving trade, but that\u2019s not something the Nets have been interested in.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/twitter\">\n<div class=\"tweet-outer-container\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"tweet-container\">\n<div class=\"tweet-body\">REPORT: The Lakers have been willing to include both of their first round-picks in a Kyrie Irving deal but the Nets are not interested.<\/p>\n<p>(via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"wojespn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">@wojespn<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tweet-images-container images-count-1\">\n<div class=\"tweet-image-summary\" style=\"padding-bottom: 100%;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"View image on Twitter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/06cbe-16608703676258-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/06cbe-16608703676258-1920.jpg\" alt=\"View image on Twitter\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/06cbe-16608703676258-1920.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20680%20680%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LegionHoops\/status\/1560088414577233920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Tweet\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"app-tweet-blockquote\">\n<p>REPORT: The Lakers have been willing to include both of their first round-picks in a Kyrie Irving deal but the Nets are not interested.(via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"wojespn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">@wojespn<\/a>) https:\/\/t.co\/YyLtSBEmmf<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h2>LeBron James might play with Bronny in 2024-25<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"LeBron James with his son, Bronny James\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/deb01-16608704185301-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1448\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/deb01-16608704185301-1920.jpg\" alt=\"LeBron James with his son, Bronny James\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/sp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/deb01-16608704185301-1920.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201448%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>LeBron James with his son, Bronny James<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another reason why fans thought LeBron James wouldn\u2019t instantly sign a contract extension is because he didn\u2019t want to get tied down to the franchise. His son, Bronny, won\u2019t enter the league until 2024, at the earliest.<\/p>\n<p>However, he solved that issue by adding a player option for the final season, which allows him flexibility to change teams if he wants to join his son\u2019s team. He can opt out of the 2024-25 season and become an unrestricted free agent.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"poll\" class=\"preview-card-holder   theme-default\">\n<div id=\"poll-content\" class=\"preview-card-content poll-card-content\">\n<p class=\"poll-question\">Q. 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Despite not having a fixed roster, pundits and fans believe they are going to win the opening night matchup against the reigning champions on the road. 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