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The Los Angeles Lakers are currently taking part in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, where most eyes have been on second round draft pick Bronny James, son of NBA legend and current team small forward LeBron James. While first round pick Dalton Knecht has shown some flashes of things to be excited […]

Bronny James being drafted at all would have drawn attention, considering the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James did not perform well at all in his lone college basketball season, but the fact that he was drafted by the Lakers, LeBron’s team, called into question whether the NBA’s oldest player forced the Lakers’ proverbial […]

Bronny James had a tough shooting night on Monday, going 1-for-5 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 88-74 defeat to the Boston Celtics at the NBA 2K Summer League. In the early goings of the game, Bronny James showcased his defensive prowess with a standout block. Facing a Celtics fastbreak early in the first quarter, the […]

What did Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown say about Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James? That’s the question on Lakers fans’ minds after video of Brown at NBA Summer League has fans accusing him of saying that he doesn’t think Bronny is an NBA player. Jaylen Brown: “I don’t think Bronny [James] is a pro.” […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James has not gotten off to the best start in his NBA career. After being selected at No. 55 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, the son of LeBron James has struggled at the Summer League. His offense has struggled a lot since coming to the NBA, and fans and […]

Bronny James is already one of the most scrutinized athletes in the country, and he is only going to attract more attention when the 2024-25 NBA season begins this October. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie will be burdened with pressure and constant questioning, but for now, James is tackling something a little more light-hearted. The […]

The biggest storyline revolving around the Los Angeles Lakers at present is the draft selection of Bronny James. The 6-foot-2 guard is currently seeing action in the Summer League, and it looks like JJ Redick already has a developmental plan in mind for him. During a recent interview, Redick spoke in detail about molding Bronny […]

There is perhaps no NBA player under more scrutiny coming into the 2024-25 season than the Los Angeles Lakers’ Bronny James. Everything he does is going to be under a microscope. Bronny James was the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he’s being analyzed as if he was the No. 1 […]

While not actively coaching the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team, new head coach JJ Redick was present at the team’s first Las Vegas game on Friday night. Redick commented on rookie Bronny James’ performance during the ESPN broadcast of the Lakers’ 99-80 loss to the Houston Rockets. The new Lakers head coach discussed his […]

Bronny James carries high expectations, being the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, one of basketball’s greatest players. Among his many celebrity supporters is Lil Wayne, who believes the NBA rookie has the potential to become an All-Star in the future. Lil Wayne joined Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce, and Keyshawn Johnson on Fox […]

As the NBA 2K25 release approaches, fans are eager to see how the game’s developers will rate the Los Angeles Lakers’ newly drafted rookie, Bronny James. While James’ real-life minutes may be limited this season, his virtual presence in NBA 2K25 will allow fans to explore his potential on the digital court. The inclusion of […]

With no offense to the California Classic or Salt Lake City Summer League events, the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League event is the league’s marquee offseason event. Every team is represented and fans from around the world flock to Sin City to see the newest batch of rookies. Hope springs eternal in the desert and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had a very quiet offseason, as they have mostly stood pat with the same roster that only got them as far as the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Nonetheless, the Lakers can still be proud that they came away as one of the winners of the 2024 […]

Even though the team is not at all better than it was when the season ended vs the Denver Nuggets two months ago, Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers have still managed to have somewhat of an eventful offseason. The first big move came when Pelinka opted to fire former head coach Darvin Ham […]

Lakers’ rookie Bronny James recently lit up social media and news outlets after getting drafted 55th overall. Many attribute his chance to play in the league to his father being LeBron James—the ultimate nepo baby. Well, Bronny isn’t the only person to deal with this issue, as nepotism is throughout Hollywood. The debate around nepotism in […]

While a lot of basketball fans were watching Team USA’s exhibition game against Canada on Wednesday night, there was also some Summer League action that took place too. Most notably, Bronny James took the court once again for the Los Angeles Lakers in their 80-76 loss at the hands of the Miami Heat. The Lakers […]

Anyone can become a star in athletics, but good genetics and the proper resources and training certainly help young athletes reach the pinnacle of their respective sports. As major professional sports get older, we are starting to see more and more sports families. Two generations, and sometimes even three generations of one family competing at […]

Adjusting to the play style of the association is never easy. This is largely why rookies and contract aspirants usually go through the NBA Summer League first such that their skills get properly honed and tested. However, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James did not get to show out in their latest game which may […]

14 years ago today, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James sat across from Jim Gray and announced that the following season, he’d be taking his talents to South Beach to play for the Miami Heat. It was a decision — The Decision — that ushered in the NBA’s player empowerment era, the Miami Heat mini-dynasty, LeBron James’ villain […]

In a recent episode of ESPN’s “Hoop Collective,” Brian Windhorst, alongside Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps, found humor in the news that Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, received a $500,000 cash advance from the Los Angeles Lakers. The discussion revolved around Bronny’s four-year contract with the Lakers, which sparked a mix of […]

Bronny James could have taken a path completely different from what his father — and now Los Angeles Lakers teammate — LeBron James. But basketball seems to be the true calling of the younger James, who was selected by Los Angeles in the second round (55th overall) in the 2024 NBA Draft. For LeBron, Bronny’s […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the NBA Draft, he was subjected to scrutiny that very few will ever experience. His father, LeBron James, described Bronny’s mindset when it comes to criticism that is completely different from his. “I don’t know if people really understand Bronny,” James […]

It looks like Bronny James won’t be seeing action in the Los Angeles Lakers’ second Summer League game. Spectrum SportsNet’s Mike Trudell reports that the 6-foot-2 guard is experiencing some trace swelling in his left knee, meaning that he’ll be held out of Sunday’s clash against the Golden State Warriors. Regardless, James is expected to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft a little over a week ago. Bronny is now with the Lakers, and he is with his dad, LeBron James. LeBron has always wanted to play in the NBA with his son, and now they are teammates. Bronny […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their Summer League opener to the Sacramento Kings but all many fans could talk about was the debut of Bronny James, who scored 4 points on 2-for-9 shooting from the field. The Lakers’ #55 overall pick has high expectations for this season and beyond in large part because of his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their NBA Summer League schedule on Saturday at the California Classic. It was Bronny James’ NBA Summer League debut with the Lakers. James has drawn plenty of attention since the Lakers selected him with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Following the game, James revealed that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their Summer League opener to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday in a game that served as the debut for draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. Knecht had an uncharacteristically poor shooting day for the Lakers, leading him to let loose with a post revealing his true feelings afterward. Knecht’s […]

Bronny James was in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA Summer League opener against the Sacramento Kings. It probably wasn’t the start he envisioned, as James wound up 2-for-9 for four points – missing all three of his 3s – with a pair of assists, two rebounds, and a steal […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had one of the most intriguing picks in the 2024 NBA Draft as Los Angeles selected Bronny James with their second round pick. Bronny is the son of Lakers star LeBron James, and LeBron has always wanted to play with his son. His wish came true when the Lakers selected him […]

There is no doubt that LeBron James is thrilled that the Los Angeles Lakers drafted his son Bronny James and the two will have a chance to play together. LeBron James on teaming with Bronny James on the Lakers: “It’s a dream come true.” pic.twitter.com/UcRWsswnEk — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 6, 2024 In many ways, […]

With LeBron James leading a Team USA rescue mission at the Paris Olympic Games this month, he is not going to be able to catch every one of his son’s NBA Summer League milestones with the Los Angeles Lakers. At least not in person. The four-time Finals MVP is in Las Vegas, Nevada for Team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off NBA Summer League against the Sacramento Kings in the California Classic on Saturday, and rookie Bronny James scored his first NBA bucket during the game. Bronny James scores his first bucket 🔥pic.twitter.com/dNW11Xry4Y — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 6, 2024 After months of waiting, Lakers fans are fired up for basketball […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have the NBA’s most heartwarming story right now. Pairing LeBron James with his son Bronny James on the Lakers is something that you never see in the NBA, let alone from one of the game’s most legendary figures. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes that James may be biding his time before looking […]

The NBA will be hosting Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of UNLV starting on July 12 for their annual showcase, where Lakers fans – by nature of the short trip – always make a huge showing. Fresh off of the 2024 NBA Draft, Summer League is the first chance […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers made shockwaves around the NBA when it was unearthed that they had signed rookie second round pick Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, to a multi-year, fully guaranteed contract with the franchise. While it has happened before, these sorts of contracts aren’t necessarily the norm for second round […]

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers made NBA history by signing Bronny James, son of NBA legend and current Los Angeles star LeBron James, to a multi-year guaranteed contract, making the pair the first father and son duo to ever be in the league at the same time, let alone to play on the […]

Fans have eagerly awaited Bronny James wearing the Lakers’ purple and gold ever since he was selected as the 55th pick. As a special touch, the Lakers also photographed Bronny with his parents, LeBron James and Savannah James. This iconic image, now viral on social media, has even caught the eye of James’s former teammate, […]

After one season of college basketball at USC, Bronny James was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and has already signed his contract. James’ contract is for four years and worth around $7.9 million. Amid signing his Lakers contract, Bronny James got a special […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for an emotionally charged and historic moment as they plan to have Bronny James share the court with his father, LeBron James, during the first week of the NBA season. This strategy, while laden with sentimental value and potential media frenzy, is also part of a broader developmental plan […]