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Lakers declare Bronny James not part of LeBron's 76ers deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:38 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Lakers declare Bronny James not part of LeBron's 76ers deal
Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed that Bronny James will not be traded to the Philadelphia 76ers despite his father LeBron signing a two-year deal with the team. Following the move, speculation arose regarding a possible second-round pick exchange for Bronny, but Rich Paul, his agent, stated there is no plan for them to play together in Philadelphia. The Lakers recently guaranteed Bronny's contract, highlighting their commitment to his development, despite his modest performance in the past season.

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  • •LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the 76ers
  • •Lakers confirmed Bronny is not part of LeBron's transfer
  • •Rich Paul states there is no package deal for father and son
  • •Bronny James's contract was recently guaranteed by the Lakers
  • •Bronny averaged 2.9 points and 1.2 assists in 2025-26
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  • 12:38 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers make stance on trading Bronny James to 76ers after LeBron James deal
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The Los Angeles Lakers didn't mince their words on their 21-year-old second-year guard.

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