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The Los Angeles Lakers made their move on Bronny James before they knew where his father stood. On June 29, Los Angeles let a deadline pass without waiving Bronny, locking his $2.3 million salary for 2026-27.
One day later, LeBron James told the organization he wouldn't return for a ninth season in L.A., with the Golden State Warriors and Celeveland Cavaliers both believed to be in the mix for his services this summer.
The timing raised eyebrows around the league and also forced a real question about Bronny's spot on the roster without his father. Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey asked that question after looking at the data, and he was absolutely blunt in his answer.
He wrote, "Has Bronny James Proved He's an NBA Player?—right now, is no. He hasn't yet. In fact, the numbers suggest he probably won't be.
The Los Angeles Lakers made their move on Bronny James before they knew where his father stood. On June 29, Los Angeles let a deadline pass without waiving Bronny, locking his $2.3 million salary for 2026-27.
One day later, LeBron James told the organization he wouldn't return for a ninth season in L.A., with the Golden State Warriors and Celeveland Cavaliers both believed to be in the mix for his services this summer.
The timing raised eyebrows around the league and also forced a real question about Bronny's spot on the roster without his father. Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey asked that question after looking at the data, and he was absolutely blunt in his answer.
He wrote, "Has Bronny James Proved He's an NBA Player?—right now, is no. He hasn't yet. In fact, the numbers suggest he probably won't be.
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