With LeBron James no longer in the building, the Lakers may not have an obligation to keep Bronny on the roster.

The Los Angeles Lakers are zeroing in on a veteran center still under contract with a Western Conference rival, and the other team is reportedly happy to listen. With Walker Kessler locked in as the starter and the backup spot wide open after the DeAndre Ayton trade,

This was the only way — a means for both LeBron James and Los Angeles to get the things that would’ve been impossible without a separation.

The Los Angeles Lakers made a major splash when they acquired center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz earlier this month. However, that trade wasn’t even the biggest thing to happen in Kessler’s live this week.

The Los Angeles Lakers have made some interesting moves in the early stages of the offseason, but I wouldn't say all of them have been positive. Ultimately, I don't think the Lakers should feel very confident about being one of the better teams in the Western Conference when it matters most.