EXCLUSIVE" COULD LEBRON JAMES END UP ON THE DALLAS MAVERICKS NEXT SEASON?

could be in the mix. "Bronny James might not even make it to the Lakers' second-round pick," observed Smith. "Because if a team like the Dallas Mavericks can position themselves to grab him, they will. Imagine having Kyrie, Luka, and the legend LeBron James in Dallas. That could even outshine the Cowboys in popularity."

But what about the Lakers' picks in this draft? With the 55th pick secured and the possibility of obtaining the 17th if the New Orleans Pelicans opt for another first-round pick, the Los Angeles team has options.

However, it's unlikely they'll use these picks for Bronny. Rumors suggest management plans to use them as trade assets to bolster the roster in one fell swoop, aiming for a major shake-up to become even more competitive.