Los Angeles Lakers Make Bronny James Decision After Grizzlies Game

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Lakers have assigned Bronny James to the G League.

Oct 30, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) knocks the ball away from Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Lakers have officially announced that Bronny James has been assigned to the G League.

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James Jr. to the South Bay Lakers.

— South Bay Lakers (@SouthBayLakers) November 7, 2024

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 131-114.

Bronny James had two points while shooting 0/2 from the field in five minutes of playing time.

After the game, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Bronny has been assigned to the G League.

Via Charania: "The Lakers today assigned Bronny James to their NBA G League affiliate, South Bay, where he’s expected to debut vs. Salt Lake City on Saturday, sources said. James will be on Lakers roster vs. 76ers Friday, then rejoin South Bay."

The Lakers today assigned Bronny James to their NBA G League affiliate, South Bay, where he’s expected to debut vs. Salt Lake City on Saturday, sources said. James will be on Lakers roster vs. 76ers Friday, then rejoin South Bay. https://t.co/Bj1zP5YO7I

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 7, 2024

Bronny was the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of USC.

He is averaging 1.0 points per contest while shooting 16.7% from the field in four games.

Via Charania: "For now, sources said, the G League plan is for Bronny James to play in only South Bay home games – as he shuttles between both leagues and team manages his time on respective rosters."

For now, sources said, the G League plan is for Bronny James to play in only South Bay home games – as he shuttles between both leagues and team manages his time on respective rosters.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 7, 2024

Bronny has gotten limited playing time to start the season.

Therefore, spending time in the G League will give him a chance to get a lot more opportunities on the court.

He finished his freshman year with the Trojans averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 36.6% from the field and 26.7% from the three-point range.

Nov 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) and guard Bronny James (right) during warm up before a game agaonst the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images / John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Lakers are 4-4 in their first eight games of the new season.

Following Memphis, they will play their next game on Friday evening when they host the Philadelphia 76ers in Los Angeles.