{
  "id": 13404884,
  "title": "Bronny James leads the NBA preseason in crucial category, even ahead of Nikola Jokic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/bronny-james-leads-the-nba-preseason-in-crucial-category-even-ahead",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T12:09:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bronny-james-leads-nba-preseason-120956836.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bronny James has made a strong impression in the NBA preseason, leading the league in a crucial statistical category ahead of three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. The 22-year-old Los Angeles Lakers guard has featured in three preseason games so far, showcasing impressive performances for his team. Since joining the Lakers, Bronny has received praise for his passing ability, a skill he has continued to demonstrate during the preseason.\n\nWhile Bronny is excelling in playmaking, scoring has not been his strong suit this season. However, his 13 assists in three games have put him ahead of Nikola Jokic, who has 12 assists in the same period. The two are closely followed by Tyus Jones and Dalen Terry, who also have 12 assists. Jokic has the edge when it comes to assists per game, averaging 6 compared to Bronny's 4.3.\n\nLooking ahead, Bronny's role within the Lakers' lineup is expected to be that of a secondary ball-handler, supporting Luka Doncic. The team will likely focus on developing his defensive skills and three-point shooting alongside his passing prowess. Reports have suggested that the Lakers might consider trading Bronny away, and his impressive preseason performances could make him a desirable trade target.",
  "summary": "Bronny James has made a mark in the preseason and is leading the league in a major statistical category, with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic also trailing him. The 22-year-old has featured in three preseason games so far and put up some good performances for the team.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Clutch Scoops: NBA preseason standouts, LeBron James’ 76ers outlook, latest Brandon Miller, Brandin Podziemski extension intel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/clutch-scoops-nba-preseason-standouts-lebron-james-76ers-outlook",
        "published": "2026-10-09T19:27:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}