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Lakers assign Bronny James to G League affiliate
The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to their G League team on Thursday.
The 22-year-old guard had played in five games this season, averaging just 2.4 minutes and 0.8 points per game.
The Coachella Valley Lakers are the NBA team’s developmental affiliate, where players can get more playing time and work on their game.
James has played for the affiliate in past seasons, averaging 18.4 points across 25 G League games.
His father, LeBron James, now plays for the Philadelphia 76ers, so this is Bronny’s first season without him as a teammate.
Bronny’s Lakers contract is guaranteed only through this season, leaving his place on the team beyond that uncertain.
Coachella Valley opens its season Friday at home against the Salt Lake City Stars.
The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers, on Thursday.
The 22-year-old guard has averaged 2.4 minutes and 0.8 points in five appearances for the Lakers this season.
The assignment comes during the Lakers’ 7-2 start and ahead of Coachella Valley’s season opener.
James has previously played for the Lakers’ G League affiliate, where he averaged 18.4 points across 25 games over two seasons.
Lakers rookie Cameron Carr was also assigned to Coachella Valley.
- Who
- The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to their G League affiliate.
- What
- James and rookie Cameron Carr were assigned to the Coachella Valley Lakers.
- When
- Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Coachella Valley, the Lakers’ G League affiliate.
- Why
- The sources report the assignment but do not state the team’s reason.
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Lakers coach JJ Redick said James had not played well in the four preseason games.
The Lakers assigned James and rookie Cameron Carr to Coachella Valley.
Coachella Valley was scheduled to open its season at home against the Salt Lake City Stars.
- NBA appearances
- 5
- NBA minutes
- 2.4 minutes per game, according to Yahoo Sports and ESPN; 12 minutes total, according to CBS Sports
- NBA points
- 0.8 points per game, according to Daily Mail and ESPN; 4 points total, according to CBS Sports
- G League scoring
- 18.4 points per game across 25 games in two seasons
- Affiliate
- Coachella Valley Lakers
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I thought he had a really nice September and a good summer with us, but I don't think he's played well in the four preseason games.
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The Lakers say they have assigned guards Cameron Carr and Bronny James Jr. to the Coachella Valley Lakers ahead of the team’s @nbagleague season opener Friday in Palm Desert.