What happened: With LeBron James now signed to a two-year, $8 million deal in Philadelphia, attention has turned to whether the 76ers pursue his son, Bronny James, who remains on the Lakers' roster entering the third year of the four-year contract he signed in 2024. There is no plan or request in place for Bronny to join his father in Philadelphia, per ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Bronny is coming off a season in which he became a rotation piece, playing 16.9 minutes per game and appearing in eight playoff games.
Why it matters: LeBron and Bronny became the first father-son pair to play together in NBA history after the Lakers drafted Bronny 55th in 2024, a pairing that produced playoff buckets off LeBron assists during the Lakers' postseason run. Any reunion in Philadelphia would require the Lakers' cooperation, and the 76ers now have to weigh roster fit against sentiment as they build around their newly signed 41-year-old star.
By the numbers: Bronny is averaging 2.7 points, 1.1 assists and 0.6 rebounds over 556 career NBA minutes across two seasons. His 3-point shooting climbed to 38.6% (22-of-57) last season from a 28.1% rookie mark. In the G League, he has averaged 18.4 points, 4.4 assists and 4.0 rebounds over 25 career games, shooting 49.6% from the field, 41.3% on 3-pointers and 80.5% from the line.
What to watch: Watch for how the Lakers respond if Philadelphia makes a formal push, and whether Bronny's summer development shifts the 76ers' interest into an actual trade offer.