Bronny James smiles as he participated in last weeks 2024 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. His father, LeBron James, could become a free agent this summer.. The Sixers believe Embiid and Maxey will have them well-positioned to be next season’s second-best team in the Eastern Conference behind the Boston Celtics.But James can become an unrestricted free agent this summer by opting out of his $51.4 million Los Angeles Lakers contract for the 2024-25 season.
James’ desire has led to the assumption that the team that if a team take Bronny in the June 26-27 draft, it will have the inside track to get his father in free agency. LeBron, however, walked back those comments, saying he wants the best situation for his son.Bronny, a freshman guard last season at Southern California, has until 11:59 p.m. on May 29 to withdraw from draft consideration to maintain his eligibility in the NCAA, where he has entered into the transfer portal.
There was great excitement that summer when the Sixers were expected to meet with James, their top free-agent target, in Los Angeles. They instead met with just his agent and close friend Rich Paul. Then it was announced shortly after the meeting that James would sign with the Lakers.