The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
James joined South Bay for Tuesday's practice but will head back to the parent club ahead of its game against Minnesota on Tuesday. The second-year guard has totaled 11 minutes over two appearances since the All-Star break, so he isn't guaranteed to see the floor against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Recalled to NBA
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The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
James will rejoin the parent club after being assigned to the G League on Monday. The second-year guard will be available for Sunday's game against the Kings, though he isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Assigned to G League
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James was assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James continues to bounce between Los Angeles and South Bay. He logged 25 minutes Feb. 10 against the Spurs but has otherwise struggled to see playing time in the NBA, so he should have opportunities to stay sharp while in the G League.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Back with parent club
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The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.
Though he joined the Lakers in advance of Sunday's 111-89 loss to the Celtics, James was inactive for the contest. The second-year guard had played in back-to-back games with South Bay on Friday and Saturday, totaling 30 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and two steals between the G League club's wins over the Texas Legends.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Available Tuesday
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James (lower leg) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
James is set to be available off the bench Tuesday. However, his presence doesn't appear to impact the Lakers' rotation in a significant way.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Questionable for Tuesday
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James (leg) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
James remains day-to-day for the Lakers, but he's not a consistent rotation player and his status is mostly irrelevant in fantasy hoops.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Won't play Sunday
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James (lower leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
James will be sidelined Sunday due to soreness in his lower left leg. The young guard isn't a regular part of the Lakers' rotation, averaging just 3.9 minutes across eight January appearances, so his absence shouldn't have much impact. James' next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Nets.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Iffy for Sunday
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James (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
James is dealing with soreness in his lower left leg and may not be available for Sunday's contest. The second-year guard averaged 2.3 points in just 3.9 minutes per game over eight January appearances, so his potential absence shouldn't affect the rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Recalled to NBA
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Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.
James saw 11 minutes of action during Saturday's G League contest against the Memphis Hustle, in which he recorded a season-high 20 points. However, he's now back with the NBA team, where he's usually a bench option and is averaging 1.6 points, 0.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.5 steals per game this season.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Assigned to G League
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The Lakers assigned James to the South Bay Lakers on Saturday, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James has been used sparingly in the Lakers' rotation this season, so he'll go to the G League to get more reps. Across eight appearances with South Bay, James is averaging 11.0 points, 4.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 threes over 30.9 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Recalled to NBA
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Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.
While James started the NBA season as a member of the rotation, averaging 11.8 minutes in his first nine games (which includes a spot start Nov. 15 against Milwaukee), he has not seen the court meaningfully since. However, with the Lakers dealing with a multitude of injuries, James may reappear in the rotation, likely off the bench.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Rare appearance in loss
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James logged no counting stats in one minute during Wednesday's 132-119 loss to San Antonio.
James made his fifth straight garbage-time appearance, continuing a season devoid of highlights. At this stage, his name warrants more attention than his on-court play, averaging just 1.9 points in 8.9 minutes per game. Barring multiple injuries to other players, it is unlikely we will see him on a regular basis.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Recalled to NBA
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Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
The Lakers face the Clippers on Tuesday night, so James is being called up to provide emergency depth in the backcourt.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Back to bench Tuesday
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James is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Jazz on Tuesday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James made his first start of the season in Saturday's win over the Bucks, but he logged just 10 minutes and posted zero points, one rebound, one assist and one steal. He and Jake LaRavia will revert to the bench for Tuesday's contest while Rui Hachimura (calf) returns from a one-game absence and LeBron James (sciatica) makes his 2025-26 regular-season debut.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Modified practice participant
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James (ankle) was a modified participant in practice Sunday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
James missed the Lakers' final two preseason games while dealing with an ankle sprain, but his participation in practice in any form is an encouraging sign. More clarity on his availability for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Warriors is expected as the game approaches.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Dealing with ankle sprain
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James (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James will sit out Wednesday's game due to an ankle sprain. The team hasn't shared details on the severity or a timeline, so it's worth monitoring whether the young guard suits up for Friday's preseason finale against the Kings or if his status is shaky heading into the regular season.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Will play vs. Phoenix
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James (undisclosed) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Suns, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.
James' status for the preseason opener had been uncertain due to an undisclosed reason. However, he'll be available to get his second NBA preseason underway.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Out for SL finale
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James (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's Summer League game against the Nuggets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
James will sit out the Lakers' Summer League finale, likely for rest rather than injury-related reasons. He logged meaningful minutes this summer after appearing in 27 regular-season NBA games during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Paces LAL in Summer League loss
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James tallied 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 24 minutes in Monday's 67-58 Summer League loss to the Clippers.
James led the team in assists and scoring, finishing as one of two Lakers players to record double-digit points. The 20-year-old looked sharp in his third Summer League appearance and has now scored at least 14 points in back-to-back games, shooting 52.4 percent from the field over those two outings.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Moving back to bench role
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James is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The Lakers rested most of their regulars for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers on April 13, meaning James was one of the players who enjoyed an expanded role, but that won't be the case in this playoff opener. With Austin Reaves starting at shooting guard, James isn't expected to see a lot of minutes off the bench.
