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Bronny James Signs $2.3 Million Guaranteed 2026-27 Deal

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Bronny James signed a $2.3 million guaranteed contract for the 2026-27 season.
He was the last player to leave training camp, draining multiple three-pointers.
He averaged 2.9 points, 1.2 assists and 0.5 rebounds in 8.9 minutes, shooting 38.6% from three.
He said he wants to prove himself as “Bronny” not “LeBron” while competing for minutes.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, 18-year-old Kobe Bryant signed a three-year, $5.5 million rookie contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the league’s second-youngest player and winning the Slam Dunk Contest that season. Nearly three decades later, Bronny James has secured a $2.3 million guaranteed contract for the 2026-27 season, echoing the path of the second-generation star and highlighting the NBA’s growing trend of drafting sons of NBA players.

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Story summary

Bronny James signed a $2.3 million guaranteed contract for the 2026-27 season.
He was the last player to leave training camp, draining multiple three-pointers.
He averaged 2.9 points, 1.2 assists and 0.5 rebounds in 8.9 minutes, shooting 38.6% from three.
He said he wants to prove himself as “Bronny” not “LeBron” while competing for minutes.

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