Lakers' Bronny James: Limited run in 2024-25 campaign
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James finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 2.3 points, 0.8 assists, 0.7 rebounds, 0.3 three-pointers and 0.3 steals across 6.7 minutes per game in 27 regular-season appearances (one start).
James recorded no counting stats in four total minutes over two games during the Lakers' first-round series loss to the Timberwolves. The rookie second-round pick didn't make much of an impact for the Lakers this season, though he spent a significant amount of time with the club's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. The 20-year-old performed fairly well in 18 appearances with South Bay, averaging 18.6 points, 4.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals while shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 33.6 percent from downtown across 31.4 minutes per game. James isn't expected to carve out a significant role with Los Angeles in the 2025-26 campaign, but he could continue to receive playing time in the G League as he develops.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Moving back to bench role
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James is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The Lakers rested most of their regulars for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers on April 13, meaning James was one of the players who enjoyed an expanded role, but that won't be the case in this playoff opener. With Austin Reaves starting at shooting guard, James isn't expected to see a lot of minutes off the bench.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Available to play Wednesday
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James (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James was held out of Tuesday's loss against the Thunder due to illness, but the rookie will be available in this matchup and could see minutes off the bench. James has averaged just 9.3 minutes per game since the beginning of March, though, so he's not expected to have a big role in fantasy.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Questionable Wednesday
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James (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James was held out for Tuesday's loss against the Thunder due to an illness and could miss the second game of a back-to-back in Dallas on Wednesday. If he doesn't suit up against the Mavericks, the rookie guard's next chance to return to the floor will be Friday against the Rockets.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Won't play Tuesday
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James (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
James is dealing with an illness that will keep him sidelined for Tuesday's game in Oklahoma City. The Lakers could be shorthanded against the Thunder, with more backcourt players potentially ruled out for this game, like Luka Doncic (groin), Austin Reaves (ankle) and Gabe Vincent (knee). Los Angeles will likely have to lean on Jordan Goodwin, Shake Milton and Dalton Knecht to shoulder the load.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Questionable for Tuesday
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James (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James missed Friday's win over the Pelicans due to an illness, though he was able to suit up during Sunday's win over the Thunder, recording three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and a rebound across two minutes. The rookie second-round pick's potential absence Tuesday shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Not on injury report
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James (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
James was a late addition to the injury report Friday and ultimately missed the 124-108 win over the Pelicans. The rookie will suit up Sunday, but he's not guaranteed playing time. James made six appearances in March, averaging 4.8 points in 10.5 minutes per game, but he hasn't seen NBA game action since March 22.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Late addition to injury report
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James (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. However, his potential absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he hasn't made an appearance for the parent club since March 22.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Back with parent club
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The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.
James will rejoin the parent club ahead of Sunday's game against the Clippers, and he could end up entering the rotation with all of LeBron James (foot), Luka Doncic (calf), Austin Reaves (calf) and Jordan Goodwin (ankle) in jeopardy of missing the contest. The rookie second-round pick has averaged 17.6 points (on 41 percent shooting from the field), 4.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.2 three-pointers and 1.6 steals in 30.5 minutes per game over his 14 appearances for South Bay on the season.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Won't play Monday
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James (forearm) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Utah, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
The rookie second-round pick will miss Monday's contest due to a left forearm muscle strain that he sustained while playing in the G League on Friday. James' next chance to suit up for the parent club will come in Wednesday's rematch against the Jazz.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Recalled to NBA
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Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.
James logged 34 minutes in Monday's 105-101 G League loss to the Blue, finishing with 16 points (5-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block. While at the NBA level, James is likely to just be an emergency depth option.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Sees garbage-time action
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James played the final 1:40 of Sunday's 116-102 loss to the Clippers, recording no statistics during his time on the court.
James remains outside of Los Angeles' rotation and could be headed back to the G League's South Bay Lakers in the near future to receive meaningful minutes.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Ruled out Monday
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James (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs.
James will miss Monday's matchup due to the illness, though his absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has averaged 2.8 minutes per game over eight appearances. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Miami.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Rejoins parent club
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James was recalled from the Lakers' G League affiliate Sunday.
James will rejoin the Lakers ahead of their matchup against the Pistons on Monday. The rookie has received very little playing time at the NBA level to begin his career, though he has averaged 13.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest in seven G League outings.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Assigned to G League
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Los Angeles assigned James to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.
James remains on the outside of the rotation at the NBA level, playing just three minutes in one lone December appearance. He'll continue to be a key player for South Bay going forward.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Returns to NBA club
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The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.
James returned to action in the G League on Saturday, delivering 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 22 minutes during a 119-111 win over the San Diego Clippers. Even though he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers after moving past a recent heel injury, James isn't expected to be featured in the rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Out again Monday
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James (heel) won't play Monday against Minnesota, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James has been sidelined since Nov. 17 and remains without a return timetable. The rookie isn't expected to be in the rotation upon his return to action.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Another absence coming
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James (heel) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James hasn't stepped on the hardwood since Nov. 17, and he'll remain sidelined Friday. He's not expected to crack the rotation once he's fully healthy, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions. His next chance to play will come Sunday at Utah.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Out again Wednesday
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James (heel) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James hasn't played at the NBA or G League level since Nov. 17 due to a left heel contusion. The Lakers will continue to update James' status on a game-by-game basis, but he won't be part of the rotation at the NBA level once he's fully healthy.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Ruled out
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James (heel) won't play in Thursday's game against the Magic.
James was added to the injury report as doubtful due to a bruised left heel, and the team has since downgraded him to out. His next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday against Denver.
