LeBron and Bronny James Sign with Lakers

LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including a player option for 2025-26 and a no-trade clause, bringing him back for his 22nd NBA season. On the same day, his son Bronny James signed a four-year, $7.9 million rookie contract with the Lakers, making them the first father-son duo to play in the NBA simultaneously. Bronny, who was selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, is expected to primarily play with the South Bay Lakers, the team's G League affiliate. The Lakers' decisions could affect their salary cap and roster flexibility, but LeBron's agent is discussing potential adjustments to mitigate this. Bronny's journey included overcoming a cardiac arrest and a season at USC, while bets on him for Rookie of the Year have surged despite his low draft position and limited playing time prospects.