Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Sends LeBron, Bronny James to Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors complete a blockbuster trade in this wild proposal

Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) checks in for forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers were on the receiving end of the most shocking moves in NBA history, as the Dallas Mavericks traded away young superstar guard Luka Doncic, despite coming off a Finals appearance. Of course, in the end, it worked out for Dallas by landing the first-overall pick and still getting Anthony Davis in return for Doncic, but that trade continues to have a huge impact.

Since acquiring Doncic, Los Angeles has not been in as good a spot as many would have expected. While the duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic did not get a fair opportunity for a deep playoff run in their first year together, there is growing expectation that it was their only chance as a tandem.

All signs point to the Lakers wanting to move on from LeBron James by the spring of 2026, per @ramonashelburne & @WindhorstESPN

“The Lakers had already made their statement in not offering James a contract beyond this season. It was abundantly clear that the 21-time All-Star's… pic.twitter.com/IRxU8lxlwv

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 11, 2025

James has many decisions to make, from whether he wants to stay in LA to a potential retirement, but if he wants to keep playing another year or two, he could look to team up with his old rival. Of course, the NBA world would be sent into a frenzy if it were to happen, but LeBron James joining Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors is not out of the question.

REPORT: The Mavericks, Warriors, Cavaliers, and Clippers all contacted Rich Paul about trading for LeBron James, per @ScoopB.

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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 13, 2025

Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley came up with a wild trade proposal that sends both LeBron James and Bronny James to the Warriors.

Golden State Warriors receive: LeBron James, Bronny James

Los Angeles Lakers receive: Jimmy Butler, 2028 first-round pick swap

Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) talk before the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

A new duo of James and Curry, the two greatest active players in the league, would not only break the internet but also give both stars one last chance at a championship run. The 40-year-old superstar and his 20-year-old son, making their way to Golden State in exchange for six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler, would wildly shake up the Pacific Division and the NBA as a whole.

Of course, there is a possibility that neither team would want to explore this, especially the Warriors, after seeing how well Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler meshed last season. It is unlikely for the Warriors, the only NBA team that has not made a move this offseason, to make a trade as drastic as this one. Still, it is an interesting idea to explore for both franchises.