The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie guard Bronny James to the NBA G League, the team announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
James, the son of Lakers superstar LeBron James, was selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. The assignment aims to provide him with additional playing time and development opportunities with the Lakers' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.
The 20-year-old has appeared in limited minutes for Los Angeles this season. The move is a standard developmental step for young players adjusting to the professional game.
