Los Angeles Lakers Make Roster Move Before Timberwolves Game

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

Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts during warm-ups against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images / Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in California.

Before the game, the Lakers assigned rookie guard Bronny James to the G League.

Via LoJo Media: "The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James to the South Bay Lakers, per the team. #Lakeshow"

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James to the South Bay Lakers, per the team. #Lakeshow

— LoJo Media (@LoJoMedia) February 26, 2025

Bronny is in the middle of an incredible stretch in the G League.

Over his last six games, he is averaging 22.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.2 steals per contest while shooting 45.9% from the field and 42.6% from the three-point range.

Bronny James in the G League:

22.8 PPG
5.3 RPG
4.7 APG
2.2 SPG
3.3 3PM (42.6% 3PT) pic.twitter.com/mkcLbZKF2F

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) February 23, 2025

South Bay will visit the Salt Lake City Stars on Friday.

Tonight’s Triple Threat ✨#SBLakers pic.twitter.com/FuSYx8C6zw

— South Bay Lakers (@SouthBayLakers) February 23, 2025

The Lakers come into the matchup with the Timberwolves as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 35-21 record in 56 games.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have gone 8-2 over their last ten).

Following the Timberwolves, the Lakers will host James Harden and the LA Clippers on Friday.

At home, they are 20-7.

Bronny James dropped 24/5/6 while debuting a new Nike LeBron NXXT Gen AMPD PE 😮‍💨🔥 pic.twitter.com/wRgbHsRkMo

— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) February 25, 2025

Bronny has appeared in 17 NBA games.

His last appearance came on February 12 when he had nine points and one assist while shooting 3/4 from the field and 2/3 from the three-point range in eight minutes of playing time.

Jan 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) interacts with son Bronny James during the game against the Boston Celtics at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

As for the Timberwolves, they are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 32-27 record in 59 games.

They have gone 5-5 over their last ten.

Following the Lakers, the Timberwolves will play their next game on Friday when they visit the Utah Jazz.