​We now know how the Lakers feel about trading Bronny James originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.After it was announced that LeBron James wouldn’t return to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency, the assumption was that his son, Bronny James, wouldn’t return as well. However, for Bronny to be off the roster, the Lakers either would have had to waive or trade him.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNot to say that Bronny is only in the NBA because of his father, but it was definitely a big part of him landing with the Lakers. For that reason and more, there was an assumption that Bronny would be traded.However, according to the latest report, the Lakers actually like him as a player, and they’re not looking to move him to wherever his dad goes at the moment.“One quick additional note: Don’t expect LeBron’s son, Bronny James, to instantly go wherever dad does, reports Dan Woike at The Athletic. After a couple of years of work, Bronny has developed into a player who looks like he could someday be an NBA rotation player.“He has taken big strides to get there, and while there’s a long way to go, the Lakers have been impressed and like him. They reportedly are not looking just to dump him wherever Dad goes,” Kurt Helin wrote.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt’s very possible that the Lakers grant LeBron one final wish and allow him to play with his son in whatever city he chooses.However, it’s also promising to hear that there’s at least some level of interest in the Lakers keeping him around at the moment.Spurs could trade Sixth Man of the Year winner under one conditionCeltics chances of trading Derrick White revealedCeltics get updated trade package for Jaylen Brown replacementSpurs should make blockbuster trade, but it would cost four picksWarriors youngster still viewed as positive trade asset despite tough injury