​NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 01: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2025 in New York City. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) GettyMEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 26: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at FedExForum on December 26, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) GettyThe Los Angeles Lakers are still assessing their options with Bronny James as they plan to get the roster in check in time for the start of the 2026-27 season.With LeBron James now gone, it looks a little bit more complicated. It was always easier to keep his son around with him present. However, he walked in free agency, and the Lakers are not obligated to keep Bronny if he doesn’t fit into their roster plans.The Lakers did guarantee his $2.3 million salary for the upcoming season, but it also makes him expendable. For the right return, there is a feeling that the franchise would move Bronny.There is a proposed trade that makes it possible due to his low salary.In the hypothetical proposal, the Lakers get AJ Green and a 2031 second round pick. The Miami Heat get Bronny James, while the Milwaukee Bucks get Dalton Knecht and a 2032 second round pick.The Lakers would be moving two less-significant deals to get Green as a depth piece.Lakers’ Proposed Trade Sends Bronny James to South BeachGettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Bronny’s deal won’t significantly affect the cap space and that is exactly the kind of deal the Heat could make to fill up a roster spot. After acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami’s cap space is tight with limited flexibility to move for high-end additions and the team doe need depth additions following significant departures.The Lakers on the other hand, need to trim the roster and thus, moving two pieces in this proposal serves that purpose. But moving Bronny as well