Lakers Announce Bronny James News on Saturday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Nov 29, 2025 1:59 PM ET

Bronny James entered the NBA under high expectations despite being selected 55th overall in the 2024 draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, joining his father in the first father-son duo to play simultaneously in the league. His rookie season offered limited opportunities — he appeared in 27 games and made one start, averaging 2.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.

In his second season, James has appeared in 11 NBA games, including one start, but has struggled to find consistent minutes and impact. He has been splitting time between the Lakers’ main roster and their G League affiliate to gain experience and playing time.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, and guard Bronny James.David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Bronny was recently recalled from South Bay before the Lakers faced the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday and saw limited minutes in that game. However, he did not feature in LA’s win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

On Saturday, the Lakers announced he would be reassigned to the G League again.

In the G League this season, James has averaged 11.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists over two games. Last season, during 11 G League regular season appearances, he averaged 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.9 steals per game.

The Lakers announce they've assigned Bronny James to the South Bay Lakers.
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The Lakers view these G League assignments as an opportunity for James to develop his skills and adjust to the professional game while preparing for a larger role on the main roster. He continues to work toward consistent playing time with the Lakers.

Los Angeles will next face the New Orleans Pelicans in hopes of securing their seventh straight win of the season. As for James, his G League assignment gives him additional time to refine his game before potentially rejoining the main squad.

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

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