Lakers Announce Bronny James Move on Sunday

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Lakers Announce Bronny James Move on Sunday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Nov 15, 2026 2:44 PM ET

Bronny James is still struggling to crack into the Los Angeles Lakers rotation. Now in his third season under head coach JJ Redick, the 22-year-old guard has continued to bounce between the G League and NBA level.

He has appeared in six games this season but has averaged just 2.8 minutes per game. He has yet to collect an assist or rebound this season.

James only comes in when the game is out of reach for either side, and the reasoning is simple: the Lakers have too much guard depth ahead of him. Behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, Jaden Hardy and Matisse Thybulle all get the minutes necessary.

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James remains on the active roster as of now, but his availability for Sunday’s game against the Phoenix Suns was in question heading into the matchup.

He popped up on the injury report earlier this week with an undisclosed illness. Fortunately, James has made a full recovery and is available.

The team announced he was upgraded to available for Sunday’s matchup in Phoenix. Collin Sexton and Adou Thiero were also both made available, while Reaves sits out with a left heel contusion (h/t Dave McMenamin of ESPN).

Collin Sexton, Adou Thiero and Bronny James are all available Sunday in PHX, per the Lakers
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 15, 2026

It is unclear if James will see any action Sunday, but if there is time in the fourth quarter and the game is out of reach, he will be available. His future with the Lakers is especially uncertain considering how difficult it will be to find playing time for him long-term.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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