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The Los Angeles Lakers are losing LeBron James. So what does that mean for the future of Bronny James?
They made history together in 2024, becoming the first father and son to share the court — not to mention playing for the same team — during an NBA game. And they continued to share the same locker room and suit up purple-and-gold for the past two seasons.
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But that feel-good history gave way to reality when ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday, June 30, reported LeBron James has informed the Lakers he will be playing elsewhere during the 2026-27 season. The business of basketball, already set in motion, accelerated.
If the Lakers had waived Bronny on Monday, they would’ve saved about $1 million in cap space. But on Tuesday, Bronny remained a Laker, but his future is unclear.
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LeBron and Bronny James making NBA history together during 2026 season
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and forward LeBron James jog up the court after a play during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets of Game 4 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2026.
(Troy Taormina, Imagn Images)
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LeBron and Bronny James making NBA history together during 2026 season
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and forward LeBron James jog up the court after a play during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets of Game 4 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2026.
(Troy Taormina, Imagn Images)
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LeBron and Bronny James making NBA history together during 2026 season
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gives the ball to guard Bronny James during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets during Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026.
(Troy Taormina, Imagn Images)
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LeBron and Bronny James making NBA history together during 2026 season
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Bronny James react after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets of Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026.
(Troy Taormina,…
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