Bronny James Assigned to South Bay Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James Jr. And forward Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate, according to Lakers Nation.

Bronny James’ Performance

In 31 NBA games this season, Bronny James is averaging 2.1 points, and 1.2 assists while shooting 39.7% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range. He was drafted 55th overall in 2024 after playing one season of college basketball at USC.

Success in the G League

James has demonstrated strong performance with the South Bay Lakers, averaging 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest in nine games (eight starts). He is shooting 53.8% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range. On February 25, the NBA G League reported that James recorded a season-high 21 points, shooting 64% from the field.

Lakers Current Standing

The Los Angeles Lakers currently hold the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 38-25 record in 63 games. They have won six of their last ten games and are 19-12 at home. Following their game against the New York Knicks on Sunday, the Lakers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Recent Season and Playoff History

The Lakers are coming off a season where they lost in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. They last reached the NBA Finals in 2020.