The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.
James rejoined the parent club following a productive two-game stretch in the G League in which he totaled 46 points on 19-for-43 shooting from the field (44.2 percent), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 51 total minutes. He was active for Sunday's 116-110 win over the Grizzlies but didn't crack the rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Assigned to G League
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Los Angeles assigned James to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.
James remains on the outside of the rotation at the NBA level, playing just three minutes in one lone December appearance. He'll continue to be a key player for South Bay going forward.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Returns to NBA club
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The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.
James returned to action in the G League on Saturday, delivering 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 22 minutes during a 119-111 win over the San Diego Clippers. Even though he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers after moving past a recent heel injury, James isn't expected to be featured in the rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Won't suit up Friday
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James (heel) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
James hasn't played since Nov. 10 while he deals with a left heel contusion, though his absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation. The rookie's next chance to play will come Sunday against Portland.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Iffy for Friday
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James (heel) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James is in danger of missing his 10th straight game Friday due to a left heel contusion. However, James is unlikely to receive significant playing time even if he's upgraded to available.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Out Wednesday
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James (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
James hasn't played in an NBA game since Nov. 10. Even when he gets the green light to suit up, the rookie isn't expected to be part of the Lakers' regular rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Out again Monday
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James (heel) won't play Monday against Minnesota, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James has been sidelined since Nov. 17 and remains without a return timetable. The rookie isn't expected to be in the rotation upon his return to action.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Out Sunday
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James (heel) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James hasn't stepped on the hardwood since Nov. 17, and he'll miss a 10th straight game due to a nagging heel injury. It's unclear when he'll suit up again, but even if deemed available, he's not expected to see minutes at the NBA level soon.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Another absence coming
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James (heel) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James hasn't stepped on the hardwood since Nov. 17, and he'll remain sidelined Friday. He's not expected to crack the rotation once he's fully healthy, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions. His next chance to play will come Sunday at Utah.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Out again Wednesday
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James (heel) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James hasn't played at the NBA or G League level since Nov. 17 due to a left heel contusion. The Lakers will continue to update James' status on a game-by-game basis, but he won't be part of the rotation at the NBA level once he's fully healthy.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Won't play vs. Denver
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James (heel) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
James is dealing with a bruised left heel and will be sidelined for the Lakers' third straight contest. Even when healthy, James hasn't been part of Los Angeles' rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Ruled out
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James (heel) won't play in Thursday's game against the Magic.
James was added to the injury report as doubtful due to a bruised left heel, and the team has since downgraded him to out. His next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday against Denver.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Doubtful to play Thursday
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James (heel) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Orlando.
James has not logged NBA minutes since Nov. 10, and he has compiled just 16 total minutes this season. His ultimate availability Thursday will not relevantly affect the Lakers' rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Ruled out Tuesday vs. Utah
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James (heel) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James won't suit up Tuesday due to a left heel contusion. His next chance to play will come Thursday against the Magic.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Doubtful for Tuesday
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James is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to a bruised left heel, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
This appears to be a minor injury, so even if James isn't able to go Tuesday, he shouldn't miss much additional time. His last NBA action dates back to Nov. 10 when he logged two minutes against the Raptors. It's clear he remains on the outside of the rotation looking in at this point in the season.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Returns to NBA club
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The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday.
James dropped another dud in the G League, posting four points (2-10 FG) in 26 minutes during a 127-122 loss to the Stockton Kings on Sunday. James is planning to play only home games for South Bay this season, and he's currently not part of the NBA Lakers' rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Recalled to NBA club
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The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James' G League debut didn't go as well as hoped. He posted six points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and one assist in 31 minutes Saturday in South Bay's 110-96 win over the Salt Lake City Stars. James isn't on a two-way deal, but he's expected to get plenty of looks in the G League to develop and stay sharp, as he's not part of the NBA rotation.
Lakers' Bronny James: Set to make G League debut Saturday
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The Lakers assigned James to the South Bay Lakers on Thursday, and he is expected to make his G League debut Saturday against the Salt Lake City Stars, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Lakers will recall James prior to Friday's game versus the 76ers, but he will then be assigned to the G League for Saturday's contest. James is averaging just 1.0 points in 3.3 minutes across three NBA appearances this season, so he should receive increased opportunities in the G League.
