
News, notes and observations from an interesting first week of NBA training camp …
- Tough start to the preseason for Bronny James, who missed six of his seven shots in the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two games, finishing a combined minus-28 in 29 minutes. James has some sharp defensive instincts—he had three blocks in the opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves—but finding his niche offensively is going to be challenging. He’s not (yet) a playmaker, he’s not (yet) a fluid three-point shooter and doesn’t possess the kind of overwhelming athleticism that can be a difference maker.