Bronny James' progress 'going in the right direction,' LeBron says

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James gave an update on how his son, Bronny, was progressing following his cardiac arrest during a summer workout at USC before the start of the season.

Bronny James was on the bench for the Trojans on Monday night as they beat Kansas State, 82-69. LeBron was in Miami as the Lakers lost a close battle, 108-107.

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Southern California guard Bronny James cheers for his team from the bench during the Kansas State game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

"Things are going in the right direction with Bronny’s progress," LeBron said. "He’s done with rehab. Every week, he gets to do more and more and more. We have a big – a big – moment at the end of the month to see how we can continue to go forward.

"If he’s cleared, we’ll be not too long away from him being back on the floor and back with his teammates and practicing with the notion of being back on the floor and playing in game situations. Everything’s on the up and up."

LeBron said last month that Bronny had surgery to repair a congenital heart condition that caused the collapse.

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Southern California guard Bronny James shoots around at halftime during the Kansas State game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

"He’s improving. He’s on the right path."

There’s no timetable for Bronny James to play this season, though the hope is he does get some minutes.

He was seen shooting around a little bit after the Wildcats warmed up. His mother, Savannah, was courtside for the game and talked to