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Bronny James, son of NBA all-time scoring leader LeBron James, has decided to stay in the NBA draft, aiming to join his father in the league next season. After playing one year of college basketball at USC and overcoming a congenital heart defect, Bronny is now cleared for NBA play. If drafted, he and LeBron could become the first father-son duo to play in the NBA simultaneously.
Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, discusses the intense scrutiny surrounding Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, as he approaches the 2024 NBA Draft. Despite not being a projected lottery pick, Bronny's draft status is heavily debated due to his father's legacy. Paul emphasizes Bronny's character and potential, dismissing claims of nepotism. He also touches on LeBron's non-involvement in the Lakers' coaching search, the importance of young talent in the NBA, and the need for new storylines in the league.
Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine and his representatives reportedly prefer to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers due to the connection with Klutch Sports. LaVine, an All-Star talent, is familiar with the area as he attended UCLA, and the Lakers would provide him with an opportunity to compete for a championship. However, the Lakers may be more interested in acquiring DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso from the Bulls. LaVine's injury history is also a concern.
Rich Paul playfully accuses Stephen A. Smith of being jealous of his sister, Carmen, during an appearance on "First Take." Smith jokes about the low blow and mentions needing Carmen to cook for him. The exchange was all in good fun as Paul was promoting his new book, "Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds," which explores his journey from meeting LeBron James to building a successful sports and entertainment business.
Free agent forward Darius Bazley has agreed to a one-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets, joining the team's frontcourt rotation after starting 118 games with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 23rd overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, Bazley averaged a career-best 13.7 points and 7.2 assists in the 2020-2021 season. The Nets have also signed small forward Lonnie Walker IV and guard Dennis Smith Jr. in free agency.
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed second-round draft pick Chris Livingston to a four-year deal worth $7.7 million, with the first two years guaranteed. Livingston, who was the No. 58 pick in the NBA Draft, has been playing with the team in the Las Vegas Summer League and has shown promise with solid performances. The deal was announced by Klutch Sports, the agency representing the 19-year-old forward.
DeAndre Hopkins, who has been a free agent for several days, tweeted cryptically after the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans all but ruled out signing him. The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills are believed to still have interest in the five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. Hopkins has signed with Klutch Sports and will be represented by Kelton Crenshaw going forward. Despite being a free agent, Hopkins has been one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL, with the eighth-most receiving yards through a player's first 10 seasons in NFL history.
Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston will remain in the 2023 NBA Draft and end his college career, joining Oscar Tshiebwe as Kentucky players to announce they will keep their name in the draft prior to tonight’s NCAA withdrawal deadline. Livingston, a 6-foot-6 guard, has had a strong showing in pre-draft process and is represented by Klutch Sports, one of the biggest agencies in all of sports. Though he struggled to stand out in Lexington and isn’t currently projected to be selected in this year’s draft, Klutch Sports thinks they have the pull to get Livingston drafted this year.
DeAndre Hopkins, who has been a free agent for several days, tweeted a cryptic message after the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans all but ruled out signing him. The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills are believed to still have interest in the five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. Hopkins has also signed with Klutch Sports and will be represented by Kelton Crenshaw going forward. Despite only playing nine games last season, Hopkins averaged 7.1 catches per game and 79.7 receiving yards per game.