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Bronny Scores; Lakers Guarantee His $2.3 M Deal

7/22/2026

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Bronny James scored 5 playoff points—a three-pointer off LeBron James’s screen and a layup after a lob—creating a father-son duo on the Lakers' court.
The Lakers guaranteed his $2.3 million contract on June 30, keeping him under contract through 2028.
Reporter Khobi Price said the Lakers would only trade Bronny for an offer like a second-round pick, and noted that if James signs elsewhere the pair could become father-son opponents next season.

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Bronny James scored 5 playoff points—a three-pointer off LeBron James’s screen and a layup after a lob—creating a father-son duo on the Lakers' court.
The Lakers guaranteed his $2.3 million contract on June 30, keeping him under contract through 2028.
Reporter Khobi Price said the Lakers would only trade Bronny for an offer like a second-round pick, and noted that if James signs elsewhere the pair could become father-son opponents next season.