If the younger James doesn't earn such a spot this coming season, he may have to do so with another organization. John Hollinger of The Athletic provided a reality check on the guard's contract situation and the possibility that this upcoming season may be his father's last with the Purple and Gold.

"James has a fully guaranteed deal this year, but after that, everything is up in the air," Hollinger wrote. "If LeBron James isn't a Laker after this season, it's hard to see them keep riding with Bronny unless he's earned his stripes by then; next year's deal is only 50 percent guaranteed."

After a solid second-half performance in his NBA Summer League debut, Derik Queen returns to the court tonight for a matchup against Bronny James and the LA Lakers.