Bronny James will be a name to watch after the breaking news that his father, LeBron James, will be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA free agency. Bronny has a few different options for continuing his NBA career. Here’s a look at what may happen in the near future.
Bronny staying with the Lakers is the most likely outcome of this situation. LeBron has already played with his son, and it may be time to move on. Bronny is his own player and should have his own career. If he keeps following his father, then he will forever be tied with that tag. He should stay with the Lakers and make a name for himself rather than continuing to play with Dad. One note for this scenario, his 2026-27 salary of $2.3 million recently became guaranteed.
Bronny following LeBron would be the worst thing for him to do, especially when looking at the complete picture. Following LeBron would create a picture around the league that he’s not truly serious about playing NBA basketball; he’s only there to play with his father. It’s undoubtedly time to go their separate ways. Bronny should either stay in LA or go to another team and build a name for himself.
Bronny being traded to a completely unrelated team would be the most surprising scenario in this situation. Sure, another team may have interest in the potential, but the Lakers wouldn’t get enough value that would surpass just keeping him on the roster. Teams may try to get him for cheap to boost jersey sales and popularity, but LA should probably hold onto him if that’s the case.
Bronny and LeBron will forever have the accomplishment of being the first Father-Son duo to play together. Going in different directions would not change that. The only thing it would do is negatively impact the already poor perception of Bronny’s NBA career.
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