How Much Money Will Bronny James Make Per Game With Los Angeles Lakers?

ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Bobby Marks reported the details of Bronny James' contract with the Lakers.

Jul 2, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers second round draft pick Bronny James at a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bronny James was selected with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball playing for USC.

On Tuesday, James was introduced to the media for the first time as a member of the Lakers.

Rookies are here ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/t3oGqJyvlY

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 3, 2024

Following the presser (on Wednesday), ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported the terms of his contract.

Via McMenamin: "Bronny James has agreed to a four-year, $7.9 million deal with the Lakers, a league source told ESPN. Team option on the fourth year."

Bronny James has agreed to a four-year, $7.9 million deal with the Lakers, a league source told ESPN. Team option on the fourth year.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 3, 2024

ESPN's Bobby Marks also reported more details.

Via Marks: "The Bronny James contract is the standard second round pick exception.

$1,157,143

$1,955,377

$2,296,271

$2,486,995 (team)

It’s the same length in years that three picks in the 50’s signed for last year.

The second round pick exception does not apply against the cap until July 31."

The Bronny James contract is the standard second round pick exception.

$1,157,143

$1,955,377

$2,296,271

$2,486,995 (team)

It’s the same length in years that three picks in the 50’s signed for last year.

The second round pick exception does not apply against the cap until… https://t.co/i7NornnUth

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 3, 2024

Based on the reporting from Marks and McMenamin, James will earn just over $14,000 per game for the 2024-25 season.

Mar 13, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Bronny James (6) looks on against the Washington Huskies at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype also reported more details on the guarantees in the contract.

Via Scotto: "The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Bronny James to a four-year, $7.9 million deal, which is fully guaranteed Years 1-2, includes a significant partial guarantee of $1.3 million Year 3, and a team option Year 4, league sources told @hoopshype."

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Bronny James to a four-year, $7.9 million deal, which is fully guaranteed Years 1-2, includes a significant partial guarantee of $1.3 million Year 3, and a team option Year 4, league sources told @hoopshype. pic.twitter.com/5uFSJU3tZl

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 3, 2024

James finished his freshman year with the Trojans averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 36.6% from the field and 26.7% from the three-point range in 25 games.

The first NBA contract of the most recent No. 55 picks

Kyle Guy: Two-way contract
Jay Scrubb: Two-way contract
Aaron Wiggins: Two-way contract
Gui Santos: $75,000 guarantee
BRONNY JAMES: $4.4 million guaranteed 👜 pic.twitter.com/4OBQtOvw1j

— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) July 3, 2024

The Lakers are coming off a season where they were the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 47-35 record.

They lost to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.