{
  "id": 13431067,
  "title": "Bronny James on what he worked on during the offseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/bronny-james-on-what-he-worked-on-during-the-offseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bronny-james-worked-during-offseason-140200043.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bronny James, the 22-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, continues to put in hard work and maintain a positive attitude during the offseason. Despite his father's move from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers, Bronny remains on the Lakers' roster. He has made it clear that he aims to establish his own identity and career, emphasizing that he wants to focus on developing his own skills and making a name for himself.\n\nDuring the preseason, Bronny played in three games, recording 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists while shooting 4-of-13 from the field. The young guard has expressed his desire to improve his defense and has been working on his shooting fluidity, speed of release, and overall conditioning. He has stated that he has been dedicating himself to daily gym routines and maintaining a consistent workout regimen.\n\nLast season, Bronny made notable progress, increasing his 3-point shooting percentage from 28.1% as a rookie to 38.6% in his sophomore year. While he aspires to become a defensive stopper, he acknowledges that he must also contribute as a scorer and a secondary distributor to secure a rotation spot on the Lakers. Lakers coach JJ Redick has indicated that Bronny could fill in as a backup ball-handler if key players like Luka Doncic or Collin Sexton are not available for a game.\n\nAs a USC product, Bronny will earn $2.3 million this season and has a team option for the following year. Drafted 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, the young player remains focused on his development, determined to carve out a successful path in the league.",
  "summary": "Bronny James continues to display a solid work ethic as he tries to become a legitimate NBA rotation player.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bronny James works on defense and shooting fluidity during offseason.",
    "Aims to establish his own identity and career despite father's move.",
    "Recorded 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists in three preseason games."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}