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NBA draft 2024: What's next for Bronny James?

Bronny James declared for the 2024 NBA draft Friday, but is also maintaining his college eligibility. Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Bronny James announced on Instagram on Friday that he will be testing the NBA draft waters while also entering the NCAA transfer portal.

The move did not come as a surprise to NBA teams, especially in the wake of USC coach Andy Enfield leaving to coach at SMU; James will be one of hundreds of players who will make the same move this spring.

James' cardiac arrest episode in July, which required a procedure to treat a congenital heart defect and sidelined him for five months, not only derailed his freshman season at USC, but also created several hurdles for NBA teams to meaningfully evaluate him.