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Lakers Announce Bronny James News on Tuesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Feb 3, 2026 6:47 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Brooklyn Nets tonight at Barclays Center in the final game of their eight-game road trip. Los Angeles is 29-19 and sixth in the Western Conference entering the matchup, rallying through injuries and heavy minutes for stars like LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

One of the roster’s ongoing storylines this season has been the development and availability of Bronny James Jr., the Lakers’ 55th round pick in 2024. James has been navigating his second NBA campaign while splitting time between the Lakers and their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9).Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

James was ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the New York Knicks due to left lower-leg soreness after being downgraded from questionable late in the day. He had logged five minutes in the Lakers’ loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday, scoring four points and making two of three free throws before the soreness flared.

On Monday, the Lakers listed James as questionable, with optimism that he will be cleared to play against the Nets. On Tuesday, the team released its injury report, confirming that James will be available to play against Brooklyn.

There we go. Austin Reaves is back.

Bronny James has also been upgraded to available for tonight against the Nets, which means Adou Thiero is the only Laker not available to play https://t.co/rW55uzBXoh
— Trevor Lane (@TrevorLane) February 3, 2026

His presence, even in limited minutes, adds depth to Los Angeles’ backcourt as the Lakers sit sixth in the Western Conference.

The 21-year-old’s path this season has involved back-and-forth movement between the NBA roster and the G League, where he’s received consistent minutes to aid his development.

James has yet to secure a regular role in the Lakers’ primary rotation, but his experiences with South Bay and occasional NBA appearances are part of a long-term development strategy. He’s appeared in 26 NBA games this season, and the injury against New York is a minor setback rather than a long-term concern.

The Lakers face the Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage on Spectrum Sportsnet.

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

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