LeBron James Sr. might have bounced from the Los Angeles Lakers, but don’t think for a second they’re letting go of his son, Bronny. In a move that’s catching some serious attention, the Lakers have gone all in on keeping the 21-year-old on the roster. His contract, worth $2.3 million for this season, became fully guaranteed on June 30, and it looks like they’re happy to keep him in purple and gold for the long haul.
Bronny Is Locked In and The Lakers Are All In
Talk about commitment! Bronny’s not hitting free agency until 2028, and the Lakers even hold a team option to keep him for the 2027-28 season. This isn’t just a casual holdover, folks. California Post reporter Khobi Price, who covers the Lakers, spilled the beans on the Brock and Alex Show on 97.1 The Fan LA. When they were talking about who the Lakers might trade, Price made it super clear: it would take “something real” for them to even consider moving Bronny. Forget the whispers about them just shipping him off to whatever team his dad lands on.
Price stressed, “the Lakers are more than happy to keep Bronny James.” They drafted him 55th overall in 2024 out of USC, they’ve been developing him, and apparently, the whole building is a fan. This isn’t a pity contract; it’s a belief in a player, and they’re not budging unless a crazy offer lands on their desk.
What We’ve Seen From James On The Court So Far
So, what has Bronny actually shown on the court to warrant this kind of loyalty? In his second NBA season, the 2025-26 campaign, he averaged 2.9 points, 1.2 assists, and 0.5 steals in 8.9 minutes per game. He was solid from the field at 40.9%, and his shot from deep was looking good at 38.6% on 3-point field goals, plus he drained 85.7% from the free-throw line. Not bad for a young guy finding his footing!
We even saw him grab some playoff minutes in the first round against the Houston Rockets. That’s big-time experience right there! He dropped his first career playoff points in a Game 3 win, netting a cool 5 points. Remember that sequence? He hit a pull-up 3-pointer off an on-ball screen from his dad, then the team got a defensive stop, and LeBron Sr. threw a lob to junior for a sweet reverse layup finish. That’s a highlight reel moment for sure!
History Still Being Made
This situation is just wild. Bronny and his dad already made history as the first father-son duo to share an NBA court. And now, once LeBron Sr. makes his anticipated free agency decision, they’re set to make history *again* next season, this time as the first father-son duo to share an NBA court as opponents! You just know that first matchup is going to be appointment viewing. Bronny is locked in with the Lakers, and honestly, you gotta be excited to see how he continues to develop and carve out his own path in the league, even with his dad playing on the other side.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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