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Interest grows in Bronny James from multiple NBA teams ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:43 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Interest grows in Bronny James from multiple NBA teams ahead of season

Summary

Bronny James is preparing for his first NBA season apart from his father, LeBron James. After being selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, he is now focused on making an impact with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are reportedly assessing his role, with one player needing to be cut from the roster. Interest in Bronny is rising from other NBA teams, particularly due to his reported improvements and potential to contribute defensively. Trades are not actively sought by the Lakers, but Bronny could attract draft assets in a deal, according to NBA insider Sean Deveney.

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Latest Updates

•Bronny James played 42 games last season, averaging 2.9 points.
•Interest in Bronny is growing from multiple NBA teams.
•Lakers are working on Bronny's defensive skills.
•One roster spot needs to be cut from the Lakers' team.
•Potential trades could bring draft assets for the Lakers.

Latest Updates

8:43 AMYahoo Sports — NBA teams’ reported stance on potentially trading for Bronny James revealed

What they're saying

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Bronny James is set to play his first NBA season without his father being a teammate, and teams other than the Los Angeles Lakers are keeping an eye on how he does. When Bronny James was selected with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, many fans and analysts claimed it was only because of his father, LeBron James.
— Yahoo Sports

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