Bronny James sounds prepared to spend a long, hot summer ducking rumors, pleading ignorance on innuendo and concentrating on the work necessary to become a contributor during his second NBA season with the Lakers.

LeBron James wasn’t ready to make any decisions about his future in the painful moments immediately after his 22nd NBA season ended with the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round playoff exit.

Bronny James was the bright spot for the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 in a matchup of injury-depleted Western Conference contenders.

ESPN says it has agreed to a five-year extension with Stephen A.

LeBron James had 33 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in his 10th triple-double of the season, enjoying another memorable night at Madison Square Garden and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks.

A 2,500th 3-pointer for his career and his 10th triple-double this season.

Bronny James scored a career-high five points while playing the whole fourth quarter in the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-96 win at Washington.

Bronny James struggled in the most playing time he has received in his NBA career.

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson said an unnamed Everton player “had a pop” at him after he denied Tyler Young the opportunity to come on as a substitute against his father Ashley in Thursday’s FA Cup third round match.

Bryce James has committed to Arizona.

When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion.

The final buzzer sounded, the South Bay Lakers had won a game and Bronny James seemed completely at ease.

Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz.

Bronny James has been assigned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate.

LeBron James let his son, Bronny, have the Cleveland stage to himself.

Bronny James is expected to begin splitting time between the Lakers and the team’s G League affiliate, even though coach JJ Reddick said those plans could change.

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together when they checked into the game together in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener.

If LeBron James and his son, Bronny, make NBA history Tuesday night by playing in the same game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. will be there to witness it.

LeBron James and his 20-year-son, Bronny, are about to become the first father and son to play on the same NBA team.

LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history when they played together for the first time during the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against Phoenix.

Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason game when the Lakers host Minnesota in the first of Los Angeles’ two games in the Coachella Valley.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games this weekend.

LeBron James is beginning his 22nd training camp this week with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this one will be a unique experience.

Klay Thompson walked through the Dallas Mavericks’ facility in his new uniform for the first time.

LeBron James and son Bronny James are already scrimmaging with the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers during voluntary offseason workouts.

Lakers rookie Bronny James put together his second promising Summer League performance in a row Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angeles’ 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.

Bronny James has gotten the message from his father and his coach: His transition to the Los Angeles Lakers is going to take some time and a lot of work.

Bronny James was scratched from the Los Angeles Lakers’ second California Classic game Sunday because of a swelling in his left knee, a day after scoring four points in his NBA Summer League debut.

LeBron James didn’t need another Olympic experience to complete some missing box on his resume or add to a legacy that was secured long, long ago.

Bronny James looked so much like his famous father LeBron James just during warmups it had fans and others at Chase Center doing double-takes.

LeBron James is coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one in which the league’s all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft.

LeBron James is not opting into what would have been a $51.4 million contract for this coming season and will instead seek a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

Three days after LeBron James’ podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the team drafted James’ oldest son, Bronny.

It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons.

Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia.

In the NBA, it’s already next season.

The only certainty in the NBA draft used to be a college freshman at the top of it.

Bronny James is keeping his name in the NBA draft, with the hopes of joining his father in the league next season.

Bronny James’ famous father was on hand Wednesday to watch him play at the NBA draft combine.

Bronny James says he's “grateful for everything” with his NBA dream in reach after a major health scare last summer.

NBA teams have been told that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.

DJ Rodman and Kobe Johnson scored 19 points each and Southern California defeated No. 5 Arizona 78-65.

It didn’t take long for Southern California’s Bronny James to make an impact in his first game against rival UCLA.

Aden Holloway scored 15 points with six assists and Jaylin Williams had 14 points to help Auburn beat USC 91-75 as the Trojans’ Bronny James continued to work his way back to the court after suffering cardiac arrest.

LeBron James says the “moment was everything” to see oldest son Bronny James make his collegiate debut for Southern California.

Bronny James had four points, three rebounds and two assists in his college debut for Southern California nearly five months after he suffered cardiac arrest.

Bronny James has returned to full-contact practice for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest in July, paving the way for the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to make his college debut for Southern California.

Two days after it was announced Bronny James had been cleared by doctors for a full return to basketball, the Southern California freshman took the floor for warmups with his teammates as they prepared to play No. 11 Gonzaga in the Las Vegas Invitational.

Bronny James has been cleared by doctors for a full return to basketball four months after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Bronny James was on the court with his No. 23 Southern California teammates for pregame warmups for the second straight game, although he mostly watched from under the basket, did some rebounding and then took three shots from the corner.

Bronny James warmed up with his USC teammates before a game for the first time this season Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest in July.

Bronny James has joined his Southern California teammates in a preseason fan event at Galen Center.

Southern California basketball coach Andy Enfield said Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is “doing well” nearly three months after the prized recruit went into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice on campus.

LeBron James says his 18-year-old son is progressing in his rehabilitation from cardiac arrest in hopes of playing for the University of Southern California this season.

Southern California men's basketball coach Andy Enfield says Bronny James is doing well and attending classes after the highly regarded freshman guard went into cardiac arrest during a workout last month.

Bronny James is playing piano and dining out with his family in video and photos posted days after he suffered cardiac arrest.

As Bronny James continues to recover after going into cardiac arrest, his Southern California teammates have been at practice to prepare for a 10-day exhibition tour of Greece and Croatia that begins next week.

Cardiologists are urging parents to make sure they take their child’s heart health seriously.

Bronny James has been discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and is resting at home, three days after the 18-year-old son of LeBron James went into cardiac arrest.

Neither Bronny James’ family nor the university have offered updates on his condition.

Bronny James has had nothing like the hardscrabble upbringing of his famous father, LeBron James.

Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at Southern California on Monday, a family spokesman said Tuesday.

The son of another NBA great says he'll play for Southern California next season.

LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record in an arena filled with stars and rocked by eager fans anticipating a crowning moment in his 20-year career.

WASHINGTON Highly touted prospect Makur Maker verbally committed to Howard University on Friday, picking the Bison over college basketball powerhouses UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis. The five-star recruit is the highest-ranked player to commit to a Historically Black College or University since ESPN began tracking rankings in 2007. Maker is a 6-foot-11, 235-pound center who declared for the NBA draft in April before opting to consider college basketball. Maker was born in Kenya and grew up in Australia before his family moved to North America. ___More AP college basketball: http://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and http://www.twitter.com/AP_Top25