"James has a fully guaranteed deal this year, but after that, everything is up in the air," Hollinger wrote. "If LeBron James isn't a Laker after this season, it's hard to see them keep riding with Bronny unless he's earned his stripes by then; next year's deal is only 50 percent guaranteed."

The Lakers made a splash move last season, arguably the biggest trade in NBA trade deadline history, when they acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in a deal that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas. Despite the duo of James and Doncic, arguably the best one-two punch in the NBA, Los Angeles struggled to find success in the postseason.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' name has been in trade speculation this week, and a close source just gave a new update.