Los Angeles Lakers Make Roster Move Before Kings Game

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned Bronny James and Maxwell Lewis to the G League.

Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Sacramento Kings.

Before the game, the Lakers assigned Maxwell Lewis and Bronny James to the South Bay Lakers (G League).

South Bay is playing the Cleveland Charge (in Ohio) on Friday and Saturday.

Via Camrn Justice of News 5 Cleveland: "The Cleveland Charge host the South Bay Lakers tonight and tomorrow—and Bronny James, who was assigned to the South Bay Lakers yesterday according to league transactions, is in town for the first game of the back to back.

James is expected to play against the Charge."

The Cleveland Charge host the South Bay Lakers tonight and tomorrow—and Bronny James, who was assigned to the South Bay Lakers yesterday according to league transactions, is in town for the first game of the back to back.

James is expected to play against the Charge.

— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) December 27, 2024

Bronny has been unable to get meaningful playing time in the NBA.

That said, he is averaging 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 36.6% from the field and 21.2% from the three-point range in seven games for South Bay.

Not much inventory left for the game, don't wait if you want to see one of the most anticipated @ChargeCLE games in history. I do see Charge added some "limited view" seats to right of the court. Hopefully Bronny stays on track to appear, be a fun night in Cleveland. #ChargeUp https://t.co/9HASUEcMXK pic.twitter.com/pmRIEmaVIL

— Charge Nation (@Charge_Nation) December 27, 2024

On the other hand, Lewis is in his second season with the Lakers.

He is currently averaging 18.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks while shooting 42.0% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in eight G League games.

Quincy Olivari and Maxwell Lewis were UNSTOPPABLE in the @southbaylakers victory over the Stars! 🤝

The duo combined for 5️⃣5️⃣ points and 12 3PM tonight. This was a new career-high in points for Lewis. pic.twitter.com/takzZo3zSm

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) November 10, 2024

The Lakers are the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 17-13 record in 30 games.

They have gone 5-5 over their last ten.

Against the Kings, the Lakers are a perfect 3-0 in their three meetings this season.

Oct 30, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, right, and forward LeBron James warm up before the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Lakers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Following the Kings, the Lakers will remain in Los Angeles to host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday evening.