Bronny James sets up father LeBron in Lakers win
Bronny James sets up father LeBron in Lakers win
Bronny James, the son of basketball icon LeBron James, delivered a pass to his father during a pivotal moment in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The assist, which marked the first instance of a son-to-father pass in NBA history, came after Bronny secured the ball and launched it to LeBron, who raced down the court for an unchallenged dunk. This play was part of a standout performance by LeBron, who contributed 26 points at age 41, while Bronny added 10 points and three assists.
The historic moment occurred in a game where the father-son duo showcased their synergy, with LeBron also tallying 11 assists. The Lakers, currently ranked fourth in the Western Conference, extended their lead over the Warriors, who remain in 10th place. Both teams have already secured playoff berths, with the postseason set to begin on 18 April.
In other matchups, the New York Knicks edged out the Boston Celtics 112-106, with Josh Hart scoring 26 points to threaten the Celtics’ position in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets bolstered their playoff hopes by defeating the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers respectively. The Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers further strengthened their standing with wins against the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets, though these teams are already out of contention.
WNBA expansion set to grow league to 18 teams by 2030
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has confirmed the addition of new franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, which will expand the league to 18 teams by 2030. Cleveland will debut in the 2028 season, with Detroit joining in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Recent expansions have already seen the Golden State Valkyries enter in 2025, and the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire are set to follow this year. The 2028 season will kick off on 8 May, concluding with the regular season finale on 24 September.
