Lakers manage roster crunch as Bronny James remains off trade list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:42 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers must finalize their roster ahead of the upcoming season, with 16 players currently under guaranteed contracts. Despite their challenging position, Bronny James is reportedly not among the trade candidates being considered, indicating the organization remains optimistic about his progress. ESPN's Dave McMenamin highlighted Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht, and Jaden Hardy as potential trade assets. While Bronny's standing appears solid for now, he still needs to secure a defined role on the team. The Lakers previously guaranteed his salary for the 2026-27 season before LeBron James announced his departure.
- •Lakers have 16 players under guaranteed contracts, exceeding regular-season limit.
- •Bronny James is not listed among trade candidates by ESPN.
- •Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht, and Jaden Hardy identified as potential trades.
- •Bronny's salary for 2026-27 has been fully guaranteed.
- •Bronny's performance needs to improve for a secure place in the rotation.
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Bronny James Gets Good News Amid Roster Crunch
"The Lakers have 16 players under guaranteed contracts and must make another move. Recent reporting offers an encouraging indication about Bronny James’ standing. The post Lakers’ Bronny James Gets Good News Amid Roster Crunch appeared first on HEAVY.
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