The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly favored to draft Bronny James, son of NBA star LeBron James, in the upcoming NBA Draft. Speculation suggests the Lakers might trade for a pick in the 25-40 range to secure Bronny. However, other teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat, are also showing interest. Bronny James has only worked out for the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, with Miami holding a pick just before these teams. Controversy surrounds Bronny's draft ranking, with some analysts, including Stephen A. Smith, accusing ESPN of manipulating his stock to benefit the Lakers. Bronny is currently ESPN's No. 54 prospect, while the Lakers hold the No. 55 pick. Despite differing opinions, Bronny remains in the draft, and the Lakers retain the 17th pick, though it's unclear if they will use it on him.
In ESPN’s latest mock draft they have the Golden State Warriors drafting Bronny James with the 52nd overall pick 👀 📸: @basketballforever https://t.co/hEMMtvUq3U
Never before have we seen a player with @BronnyJamesJr’s resume be given the opportunities he has. Many believe it’s because of his last name. To that I say… SO WHAT?! Of course @KingJames & the relationships he’s built through greatness elevate Bronny, but why be so mad?… https://t.co/0kvBOincP3
REPORT: The 76ers have emerged as a third possible suitor for Bronny James, per @BrettSiegelNBA. https://t.co/FMIc4tSByD
⬆️ O/U 39.5 ⬇️ Will Bronny James be picked in the 2024 NBA Draft? If so, when will he go? @BettingOnX weighs in: https://t.co/iLyj6sbO0N
The Lakers will be allowed to keep the 17th pick in the NBA Draft, per @wojespn and @DraftExpress. Will they use it to draft Bronny? 👀 https://t.co/yHgmAvGiJq
New story on @ClutchPoints: The 76ers have been rumored to join the Bronny James draft discussion. https://t.co/7GqxiHfrl8
Stephen A. Smith is mad at LeBron James for Bronny James' rising draft stock but he should really be mad at ESPN https://t.co/hgrmVYOlBj https://t.co/GegG4raQtj
Bronny James is going to the NBA, and his father loves him enough to step out of the way. Are NBA teams listening? https://t.co/q51EXPpJbF
Do u agree? Who will draft Bronny James? The Lakers should just say no https://t.co/qfcAhjQn2Z
LeBron James manipulates Bronny’s draft stock to justify Lakers drafting him, says analyst #BronnyJames #Lakers #LeBronJames https://t.co/3gepKHMqjY
“If you’re the Lakers, why wouldn’t you [draft Bronny James]?” 👀 @AdamFinkelstein https://t.co/PAsGFc2LAA
Joined @clintonyates on ESPN Daily Is Bronny James an NBA prospect? https://t.co/GlXGxRb0sv
Stephen A. Smith theorizes Bronny James’ stock is being manipulated to potentially allow Lakers to select him: https://t.co/OF9G2L7b1c
Stephen A. Smith goes in on Bronny James NBA Draft Process…. Stephen A Hating or Facts? https://t.co/SDlREt5A0i
Stephen A. Smith floats conspiracy about ESPN’s Bronny James draft ranking https://t.co/dVushkO6o8
What's next for Bronny James after he elected to remain in the NBA draft? 🤔 https://t.co/AfQKMsPd3N
Column: When it comes to drafting Bronny James, Lakers should just say no https://t.co/rwr2WpmPTV
Stephen A. Smith finds it awfully convenient Bronny James is now ESPN's No. 54 prospect when the Lakers have the No. 55 pick. "So much of what's transpiring seems so transparent, it's insulting... at some point in time, it's like too much looks too damn obvious." https://t.co/A3e7chX1ND
Bronny James only worked out for LA and PHX. Miami has a pick right before both of them. Pat Riley has a chance to pull off the most petty revenge move of all time. I would draft him and keep him, but if you want to turn a single 1st round pick into a bidding war... https://t.co/FCQch5SqEH
The Sixers will be star-hunting this offseason, and LeBron James could hit free agency. Should the Sixers draft his son Bronny James to try to sign LeBron away from the Lakers? https://t.co/V6qCZVxmGl
Does age matter in the NBA Draft? Plus, Bronny James' draft status and the Nuggets' CBA problem ⤵️ https://t.co/tLWfvkx1Rh
Agent says Bronny James staying in NBA draft: 'Lakers need to look at Bronny like everyone else' https://t.co/NLD0nEgQmC
Lakers favored to draft Bronny James, but are rivals circling? https://t.co/3vFSIPElm5
On the surface, the Lakers are the perfect landing spot for Bronny James as LeBron clearly loves playing for the purple and gold, and teaming with his son in Hollywood would be a marketing grand slam. #NBA https://t.co/jedDJXKwxH
.@jovanbuha says the @Lakers have a high likelihood of acquiring @BronnyJamesJr. He says a scenario where this happen…they trade for him and “buy” the pick from another team drafting in the 25-40 range. https://t.co/TKqNE16W7x