The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James and rookie Cameron Carr to the NBA G League's Coachella Valley Lakers, the team announced Thursday. The move comes early in James' third NBA season and follows a preseason in which he shot 4-of-16 from the field.
James, the 22-year-old son of LeBron James, appeared in five games for the Lakers this season, totaling four points in 12 minutes. He survived final roster cuts after the team waived former first-round pick Dalton Knecht, who has since signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks and scored 10 points in his debut.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said in October that James had a strong September and summer but struggled in four preseason games. James was drafted in 2024 and became the first player in NBA history to share the court with his father. LeBron James now plays for the Philadelphia 76ers, who hold an 8-1 record, while the Lakers are 7-2.
James' contract is guaranteed through this season but not beyond. Without quick progress, he could become a trade candidate at the deadline or be released after the season.
