Bronny James weighs in on WNBA debate between Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson and Sue Bird... but who does the NBA Draft hopeful choose to cut?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bronny James weighs in on WNBA debate between Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson and Sue Bird... but who does the NBA Draft hopeful choose to cut?

Daily Mail  

NBA Draft hopeful Bronny James was asked to decide between WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson, and Sue Bird in a recent social media video. Clark has been at the forefront of the rise in popularity of women's basketball from her time at Iowa, to being the No 1 overall pick in this year's WNBA Draft to the Indiana Fever. LeBron James' son was not chosen in the first round of the WNBA Draft with Bronny's dad's team selecting former Tennessee star Dalton Knecht at No 17 overall. Bronny James was asked to chosen between Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson and Sue Bird Clark has been at the forefront of the rise in popularity of women's basketball over the last year Bronny James was always seen as a likely second-round pick based on his college accomplishments at USC.

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Is Bronny James a pro? Jaylen Brown doesn’t think so: He’s with Lakers ‘because of his name’
5 months, 1 week ago

Is Bronny James a pro? Jaylen Brown doesn’t think so: He’s with Lakers ‘because of his name’

LA Times  

Lakers guard Bronny James struggled against the Boston Celtics during Summer League play Monday in Las Vegas. That means he had a front-row view of one of the NBA’s most talked-about rookies, Bronny James, the son and now teammate of Lakers superstar LeBron James. At one point during the game, TV cameras caught Brown as he turned to his girlfriend …

Lakers second-rounder Bronny James gets rare guaranteed contract- reports
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers second-rounder Bronny James gets rare guaranteed contract- reports

The Hindu  

With LeBron James expected back for his 22nd season, the Los Angeles Lakers are breaking NBA norms by guaranteeing the rookie contract for second-round pick Bronny James. Bronny James, drafted 55th overall, and first-round pick Dalton Knecht were introduced by the Lakers on Tuesday. The Athletic reported Bronny James is signing a multiyear contract and will start his career on …

Give the kid a break! Bronny James is unfairly feeling the heat
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Give the kid a break! Bronny James is unfairly feeling the heat

LA Times  

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka is flanked by Bronny James, left, and Dallas Knecht as they walk toward the podium for a news conference on Tuesday in El Segundo. “Living by the days, trying not to care about what other people think about me because there’s a lot of people that, you know, have something to say,” Bronny said. “I had …

Letters to Sports: Lakers drafting Bronny James is terrible move for player and team
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: Lakers drafting Bronny James is terrible move for player and team

LA Times  

I feel sorry for Bronny James. Alvin S. Michaelson Marina Del Rey Shame on Jeanie Buss, shame on Rob Pelinka and shame on the Lakers organization for selling their soul to team James. Greg Nersesyan North Hollywood Lakers use a valuable draft pick on Bronny James? The successful negotiation involved a $50-million contract for a 40-year-old, a draft choice for …

The hoops case for the Lakers’ Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The hoops case for the Lakers’ Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency

New York Times  

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted guard Bronny James, son of NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James, with the 55th pick of the 2024 draft. If Bronny is able to fully bounce back from and realign his player development path, there’s a chance he could be a very good guard …

Bronny James to play alongside father LeBron after being drafted by LA Lakers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bronny James to play alongside father LeBron after being drafted by LA Lakers

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bronny James …

Los Angeles Lakers Draft Bronny James, Son Of LeBron James
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Lakers Draft Bronny James, Son Of LeBron James

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and four-time champion — was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that his father has played for …

Lakers add Bronny James at No. 55 after grabbing veteran Dalton Knecht in first round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers add Bronny James at No. 55 after grabbing veteran Dalton Knecht in first round

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The NBA’s Pacific Division wasn’t the destination for many young projects during this year’s draft, though there was one extremely notable exception to that rule. 13 selection to select Providence’s Devin Carter, a 22-year-old who averaged nearly 20 points per game during his final college season. The 6-foot-5 guard was one of the college game’s elite scorers last …

NBA history: Lakers draft Bronny James, who will join father LeBron
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA history: Lakers draft Bronny James, who will join father LeBron

LA Times  

Bronny James smiles as he listens to a reporter’s question during a media session at the NBA draft combine in May. “And NBA history should be made in a Lakers uniform.” LeBron James has the ability to opt out of his contract by June 29 and become an unrestricted free agent. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka talks about why the …

Bronny James worked out only for Lakers, Suns, but won’t be part of deal with LeBron, agent says
6 months ago

Bronny James worked out only for Lakers, Suns, but won’t be part of deal with LeBron, agent says

LA Times  

Bronny James shares a laugh with former West Virginia center Jesse Edwards during the NBA draft combine on May 14 in Chicago. Bronny James has worked out individually for only the Lakers and Phoenix Suns and likely won’t do so for other teams before next week’s NBA draft, according to his agent. Rich Paul, chief executive of Klutch Sports Group, …

REVEALED: The five NBA teams in the hunt to sign LeBron James' son Bronny including LA Lakers and two wildcards
6 months, 3 weeks ago

REVEALED: The five NBA teams in the hunt to sign LeBron James' son Bronny including LA Lakers and two wildcards

Daily Mail  

LeBron James is entering his 21st NBA season and has a player option with LA Bronny James played one season in USC and is projected to be a late-round pick Five potential landing spots for Bronny James have emerged as the NBA draft fast approaches - with the LA Lakers among the favorites. The Lakers have emerged as one of …

Who will draft Bronny James? The Lakers should just say no
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Who will draft Bronny James? The Lakers should just say no

LA Times  

Former USC basketball player Bronny James answers questions from the media during the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 14. So now it’s official, Bronny James is entering next month’s NBA draft and I know what you’re thinking and … No. The Lakers should not draft Bronny James under any circumstances, with any pick, absolutely not, steer clear, take …

Agent says Bronny James staying in NBA draft: ‘Lakers need to look at Bronny like everyone else’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Agent says Bronny James staying in NBA draft: ‘Lakers need to look at Bronny like everyone else’

LA Times  

Bronny James’ agent says the son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer will remain in the 2024 NBA draft after playing one year of college basketball at USC. “He’s staying in the draft,” Klutch Sports Chief Executive Rich Paul said in an interview with ESPN published early Wednesday, less than 24 hours before the 11:59 p.m. Eastern time NCAA deadline …

Bronny James to work out with Suns, holders of No. 22 pick in NBA Draft: Sources
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Bronny James to work out with Suns, holders of No. 22 pick in NBA Draft: Sources

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. The Phoenix Suns will conduct a workout with Bronny James ahead of next month’s NBA Draft, league sources said Friday. The Phoenix Suns will conduct a workout with Bronny James ahead of the June NBA Draft, sources say. pic.twitter.com/3s7ElKRe0P — Shams Charania May 24, 2024 James, the son of NBA …

Drafting Bronny James does NOT mean teams will get LeBron, claims NBA analyst... but he does believe legend will 'opt out of his contract'
7 months, 1 week ago

Drafting Bronny James does NOT mean teams will get LeBron, claims NBA analyst... but he does believe legend will 'opt out of his contract'

Daily Mail  

NBA Teams hoping to secure the services of LeBron James for the homestretch of his professional career may not have more leeway by selecting his draft-eligible son Bronny James, claims an NBA analyst. Brian Windhorst, who is well known for his connections with the James family, said Monday morning Rich Paul, the agent for both LeBron and Bronny, that selecting …

Bronny James medically cleared for combine, paving way for possible NBA draft entry
7 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James medically cleared for combine, paving way for possible NBA draft entry

LA Times  

Bronny James, who played one season at USC, was medically cleared to participate in the NBA draft combine. Bronny James has been cleared by NBA doctors to participate in the league’s draft combine, sources not authorized to speak publicly about the matter confirmed to The Times. James, who played at USC last season, suffered sudden cardiac arrest before his freshman …

Lakers are interested in drafting Bronny James if it would help keep his dad in L.A. next season
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers are interested in drafting Bronny James if it would help keep his dad in L.A. next season

Daily Mail  

The Los Angeles Lakers are open to the prospect of drafting LeBron James' teenage son, Bronny, in June's NBA Draft if that would help keep his dad in the purple and gold next season, according to reports. LeBron James is in no rush to decide his future before June's NBA draft, according to reports The Lakers are reportedly interested in …

What NBA scouts have to say about Bronny James as a draft prospect
8 months, 2 weeks ago

What NBA scouts have to say about Bronny James as a draft prospect

LA Times  

Bronny James has declared for the NBA draft while entering the transfer portal, giving him multiple options for the next step in his basketball career. “It’s a bad draft and teams might think they can lure LeBron,” one Western Conference scout said. James, as recently as last postseason, clarified that his “dream” of playing with Bronny in the NBA won’t …

LeBron James on Bronny draft projection: ‘Let the kid be a kid’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James on Bronny draft projection: ‘Let the kid be a kid’

New York Times  

LeBron James shared his thoughts on the chatter surrounding his son Bronny’s readiness for the NBA, writing on social media Monday, “Can y’all please just let the kid be a kid and enjoy college basketball.” In since-deleted posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, LeBron wrote in response to a post citing a report that ESPN removed Bronny from its …

NBA: Bronny, LeBron James’s son, a projected top 10 pick in 2024 mock draft
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Bronny, LeBron James’s son, a projected top 10 pick in 2024 mock draft

The Hindu  

The 2024 NBA Draft is still 16 months away, but ESPN revealed its mock draft on Wednesday and it features a familiar name in the top 10. It’s Bronny James - LeBron James Jr. formally - and he is projected by ESPN as the No. The Los Angeles Times reported last month that Bronny James intends to announce his college …

How LeBron James playing alongside Bronny connects with Lakers extension
2 years, 4 months ago

How LeBron James playing alongside Bronny connects with Lakers extension

New York Times  

Let’s start with a trivia question, and you won’t even have to wait until the end of this column for the answer. LeBron’s cleanest path to playing with Bronny is if Griffin gives the Lakers back their pick. The other option in this hypothetical scenario, where LeBron leaves the Lakers as a free agent next summer, is to spend the …

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