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BREAKING: Lakers Make Bronny James Decision After Loss to Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a roster move after their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Joey Linn

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night by a final score of 131-114. This was the Lakers’ second-straight loss and fourth loss in their last five games.

This skid for LA comes after an impressive 3-0 start to JJ Redick’s tenure as head coach. To start the season, there seemed to be a real level of cohesion from LeBron James and Anthony Davis on down the roster, but that has faltered a bit recently.

In addition to LA's overall play, one storyline has been Bronny James. After being selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA draft, Bronny has appeared in four of LA’s eight games, tallying four total points in 13 minutes of play. 

With the G League season set to begin, it was announced after the Grizzlies game that the Lakers have sent Bronny to South Bay.

Via Shams Charania of ESPN: "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."

Charania added an interesting update, saying Bronny is only expected to play in home games for the South Bay Lakers.

"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," Charania added.

It is certainly not uncommon for a second round pick to spend time in the G League, especially one as young as the 20-year-old James.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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