Los Angeles, CA – August 26, 2024 – LeBron James shared recent photos and updates on his summer activities, including quality time with his son, bronny, amidst ongoing speculation about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers.
James posted on Instagram showcasing moments with Bronny, stating there was “nothing like” spending time with his son. This comes after both LeBron and Bronny were absent from the Lakers’ press conference on Saturday, August 24th, where Luka Dončić’s three-year, $165 million contract extension was announced at the UCLA health Training Center in El Segundo, California. The event saw attendance from the majority of their Lakers teammates, including anthony Davis, austin Reaves, and D’Angelo Russell.
despite their absence, James reportedly connected with Dončić personally. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that James congratulated Dončić on his extension via FaceTime on Saturday morning. Dončić’s extension includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.
LeBron James is currently under contract with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season,having exercised his $52.6 million player option.Bronny James, drafted by the Lakers in the second round (48th overall) of the 2024 NBA draft, is signed to a two-year rookie contract with a club option for the third year. His contract is worth approximately $2.7 million over the initial two years.
While James has not publicly confirmed his plans beyond the upcoming season, he has been dedicating time to a new hobby this summer. He first shared a video of his golf swing on July 4th, indicating he was “officially trying this out.” He has since been seen practicing at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California.
Background: LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time MVP, joined the Lakers in 2018.his current contract situation and the arrival of his son, Bronny, have fueled speculation about a potential long-term commitment to the franchise. The Lakers finished the 2023-24 season with a 47-35 record, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Denver Nuggets.
