Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James has been assigned to the NBA G League as the franchise seeks to increase his on-court opportunities. The move comes after the rookie has seen a limited role in the Lakers' rotation during the early part of the 2026-27 season.
The assignment was reported Thursday by Aaron Coloma of LA Sports Report. James, the son of Lakers superstar LeBron James, was selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft and has appeared sparingly for Los Angeles in his first professional campaign.
G League assignments are commonly used by NBA teams to provide young players with meaningful minutes and development experience that may not be available at the parent club level. The Lakers' South Bay Lakers affiliate will offer James a chance to handle a larger offensive workload and gain confidence in game situations.
No timetable was given for James' potential recall to the Lakers' active roster.
