Bronny James Slated For Health Checkup This Month, Could Play This Season

Bronny James may very well be one step nearer to creating his school basketball debut — the USC guard is slated to have a well being checkup later this month … and if all goes nicely, he shall be cleared to apply together with his teammates.

The replace got here from Bronny’s NBA celebrity pops, LeBron, on Monday … who doubled down on the probabilities his eldest son may see recreation motion for the Trojans this season after struggling cardiac arrest on the court docket whereas coaching in July.

“Things are going in the right direction with Bronny’s progress,” LeBron informed reporters after the Lakers’ 108-107 loss to the Miami Warmth. “He’s doing rehab. Every week, he gets to do more and more.”

No. 21-ranked USC kicked off its school season in opposition to Kansas State … and naturally, Bronny didn’t play. He has been together with his teammates as he recovers … even dancing throughout USC’s annual Trojan HoopLA occasion on the Galen Heart final month.

“We have a big moment at the end of this month to see if we can continue to go forward,” LeBron continued. “If he’s cleared, then we’ll not be too long from him getting back on the floor and back with his teammates and practicing with the notion of being back on the floor and playing in a game situation.”

“Everything is on the up and up. We’re proud of his progress, we’re proud of his strength.”

As we beforehand reported, it was decided Bronny had “an anatomically and functionally significant Congenital Heart Defect,” which brought about his cardiac arrest on July 24.