Viral Rumor Claims Lakers Waived Bronny James — Here’s the Truth

A viral claim exploded across social media claiming the Los Angeles Lakers have waived Bronny James ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The post racked up over 500,000 views in hours — but there’s a problem: it’s not true.

The rumor came from a single X account with no credible sourcing, and no established NBA insider has reported anything of the sort. Fans quickly called out the post as engagement bait.

The truth: Bronny James remains a member of the Lakers as the team prepares for its season opener against the Golden State Warriors. While head coach JJ Redick hasn’t been impressed with his preseason performance and questions about his future are real, no waiver has happened.

This is a textbook viral sports rumor — always check before you share.