Ball Around Notes: Bronny James Recalled, NBA Comeback Attempt, Wild Shaq Claim

The Los Angeles Lakers recalled rookie guard Bronny James right before their matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Veteran Gabe Vincent was recently ruled out ahead of the contest.
Former Boston Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas inked a deal with the Utah Jazz's G League affiliate as he looks to work his way back onto an NBA roster. Thomas, who will be 36 next month, averaged 32.5 in his four G League games last season.
Another G League guard is making his case to get his NBA call, who is also affiliated with the Celtics organization. Maine Celtics guard JD Davison is currently averaging 26.5 points, 8.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in the G League
NBA veteran Nick Young took a shot at NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, saying that a different Hall of Famer was more dominant in his career. Shaq has four championships, three finals MVPs, and a career-scoring average of 24.3 points across his 17 seasons in the league.
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Bronny James Recalled From G League Ahead of Lakers Game vs Hornets
Multi-Time NBA All-Star Attempting Comeback, Signs in G League
G League Guard Makes Case For Celtics to Call Him to NBA
Nick Young Believes a Surprising Hall of Famer Was More Dominant Than Shaq
Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is pursuing another NBA return, signing into the G League and rejoining the Utah Jazz's Salt Lake City affiliate, sources tell ESPN. Last season, Thomas averaged 33 points in four G League games en route to a call up to the Suns.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 27, 2025
“Year 3 is going to be different for me. Everyone’s aiming for their call-up, so I’m working hard to be in that mix!”
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 26, 2025
2024 NBA Champion and @maineceltics all-time leader in points and assists, JD Davison, takes on 2024 G League MVP Mac McClung and the Osceola Magic at 1 pm/et on… pic.twitter.com/HdtOpUazzW