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Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia believes Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James would have been a “good fit” alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in Phoenix. “I don’t know exactly where Bronny wanted to go. We really liked Bronny. We thought he was a good player,” Ishbia said on the Pat McAfee Show. “I know […]

LAS VEGAS — It took them six games, but Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers earned their first win of Summer League on Wednesday night. It’s not a coincidence that it came in the game LeBron James’ son put forth his best individual offensive performance. The Lakers defeated the Hawks, 87-86, behind a dominant […]

Despite being the 55th overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny James has been subject to the most media coverage among his peers during the Summer League thanks to him being the son of one of the greatest players of all time, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Everything Bronny does — good or […]

While Jaylen Brown doubts Bronny James’s NBA potential and Gilbert Arenas has thrown shade at James, Rachel Nichols, on FS1’s Undisputed, thinks the criticism James has faced is entirely unfair. “I think that people are looking at him as if he’s a top-10 pick,” Nichols told Skip Bayless. “He’s not a top-10 pick. He is a […]

Jaylen Brown has been in the news as of late. Besides his Team USA snub, the Boston Celtics wingman recently went viral due to his supposed comments about Bronny James. During a Summer League game, cameras caught Brown talking to Kysre Gondrezick, and many lip-readers deduced that his statement went along the lines of Bronny […]

Only diehards and those trying to make a dollar stay in Las Vegas for longer than 72 hours. It’s one of those unwritten rules of America. Well, lots of players, fans, coaches, and media have already doubled down. We are six days into NBA Summer League action with plenty left to play for. Six undefeated […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have been criticized greatly since the Lakers selected Bronny James, LeBron’s eldest son, in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. And one of the foremost LeBron critics, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, has weighed in on the topic. Kanter Freedom, who played 11 seasons in […]

One day after Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown appeared to question whether Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James belonged in the NBA, Bronny’s agent Rich Paul weighed in on the subject. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Paul said that the Celtics wing has a right to his opinion when he allegedly said “I don’t […]

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 […]