LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, are often talked about as a potential package deal for NBA teams like the Lakers or Suns. However, according to their agent Rich Paul, this may not be the case. Paul mentioned that LeBron is not set on playing with Bronny and that there is no guarantee he will re-sign with the Lakers if they draft his son. He also dismissed the idea of LeBron going to the Suns for a minimum deal.
Bronny James has only worked out for the Lakers and Suns so far, with both teams having picks in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. The Lakers have the 17th and 55th picks, while the Suns have the 22nd pick. Both teams are looking to bounce back from early playoff exits and have made changes to their coaching staff.
Bronny James faced health issues last season, delaying his debut at USC. Despite this setback, he has declared for the NBA Draft after a brief college career. On the other hand, LeBron James is expected to decline his player option for the next season, possibly exploring other options in free agency.
Apart from the Lakers and Suns, teams like the Timberwolves, Mavericks, and Raptors have also shown interest in Bronny James. Rich Paul emphasized that Bronny should be treated like any other prospect and not settle for a two-way deal that doesn’t offer real development opportunities.
As the founder of KLUTCH Sports Group, Rich Paul represents a roster of NBA stars, including LeBron’s teammate Anthony Davis. The upcoming 2024 NBA Draft is set to take place on June 26-27, where Bronny James’s future team will be decided. It remains to be seen if he will join the Lakers, the Suns, or another team altogether.