- ABC News
- June 19, 2024
Sources from a half-dozen NBA teams have told ESPN they've had difficulty securing workouts with 2024 draft prospect Bronny James, but the agent for the former USC guard confirmed James has worked out individually for just two teams at this point -- the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers -- and said that is by design. Agent Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports Group, pushed back to ESPN on Wednesday on any notion that James has received different treatment than other players throughout the pre-draft process. The Suns hold the No. 22 pick and the Lakers have Nos. 17 and 55 in the NBA draft, which will be June 26-27 in New York (ABC/ESPN/ESPN+). Other NBA teams have told ESPN they are interested in seeing James in a different context and workout setting than the one they scouted at USC. "This is nothing new," Paul said. "The goal is to find a team that values your guy and try to push him to get there. It's important to understand the context...