A recent article by The Athletic’s Shams Charania has connected the Toronto Raptors with Bronny, the son of LeBron James.
REPORT: The Raptors are among the teams scouting Bronny James ahead of the draft, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/bcfQxMr4t1
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If the Raptors refrain from making any trades leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft, they could potentially have up to three picks in the upcoming draft, with the possibility of securing two first-round selections.
Toronto’s sole second-round pick is also anticipated to be early in the round, given that the team holds the Detroit Pistons’ pick. The Pistons currently possess the worst record in the league at 8-46, although they are only one game behind the Washington Wizards for the No. 14 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Los Angeles Lakers have also been linked to LeBron James’ younger son recently. Reports suggest that the team is willing to acquire him to please LeBron James.
However, the younger James didn’t significantly enhance his draft prospects in the recent game between the University of Southern California and the University of Colorado Boulder. Despite playing only 14 minutes, the 19-year-old scored just two points, contributed two assists and grabbed one rebound while shooting 1-of-2 from the field.
It’s logical for the Raptors to be scouting the younger James, especially as the team is transitioning into a new phase and would likely welcome the addition of young talent.
With over 50 games played in the 2023-24 regular season, the Raptors have appeared to be among the weaker teams in the Eastern Conference. With a record of 19-36, they have a better standing than only three other teams in the conference: the Pistons, Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets.
One of the few highlights for the Raptors this season has been the performance of Scottie Barnes, who will participate in the All-Star Game on Sunday. The 22-year-old is averaging 20.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game in his third NBA season, shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from beyond the arc.
