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Madison Williams

Bronny James Sent to G League After LeBron’s Return to Lakers

The Lakers elected to send Bronny James to the G League South Bay Lakers on Thursday, just days after his father LeBron James made his historic 2025-26 season debut. The elder James had been competing on the South Bay Lakers while waiting to be healthy enough from his bout with a sciatica nerve issue. His son is now replacing him on the G League roster.

In 10 games so far this season, the young James is averaging 2.1 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest in an average of 11.1 minutes played. There’s definitely been some improvements seen from James as he competes in his second NBA season. However, the roster needed to make room for his dad to play in his 23rd NBA season.

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