Lakers News: LA Faces Competition for Bronny James

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The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing the upcoming NBA Draft with the No. 17 and No. 55 picks, and there's significant buzz around the potential selection of Bronny James, son of LeBron James, especially with their second-round pick.

Bronny, currently a guard at USC, has drawn considerable interest from the Lakers, who are contemplating keeping their draft picks. The idea of Bronny joining his father in the Lakers' lineup has captivated fans and analysts alike. Initially, the Lakers seemed to be the frontrunners, but recent developments suggest they may face competition.

"The Mavericks would have interest in selecting Bronny James with the 58th overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, league sources say," reported NBA correspondent Marc Stein. "But the Mavericks also realize it's extremely unlikely that James will still be available for selection. All current indications suggest that LeBron James' 19-year-old son will be selected earlier in the second round before Dallas makes the last pick in the draft."

While Bronny is projected to be selected between picks 50 and 55, the competition for his talents could intensify as the draft approaches. Teams may see drafting Bronny as a strategic move to attract LeBron James, who could potentially re-sign with the Lakers.

As the draft day nears, the Lakers will need to decide whether to keep their picks and potentially secure Bronny or explore other options. The next few days will be crucial in determining where Bronny will start his NBA career and whether he will join his father in Los Angeles.