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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 28: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Sacramento Kings in California.
The Lakers are coming off a 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors (at the Chase Center in San Francisco).
Bronny James has missed the last five games due to a G League stint with South Bay.
Los Angeles Lakers Announce Roster Move
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 23: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Before Sunday’s game, the Lakers announced that they had recalled Bronny from the G League.
He will be active for their showdown with Sacramento.
Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guard Bronny James Jr. and forward Adou Thiero from the South Bay Lakers.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 28: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Bronny is averaging 2.2 points and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 40.0% from the field and 40.7% from three-point range in 29 NBA games this season.
The former USC star was selected with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after one year of college basketball.
He is in his second year as a pro.
NBA G league wrote (on February 25): “Bronny James recorded a new season-high, 21 points this afternoon in the @SouthBayLakers win over the Valley Suns. James shot an impressive 64% from the field. 🏹”
GettyTORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 4: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during warm-up before facing the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 4, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
While Bronny has yet to make a real imprint in the NBA, he is a very productive G League guard.
The 21-year-old has averages of 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 53.8% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range in nine games (eight starts) this season.
Law Murray of The Athletic wrote: “Los Angeles Lakers recalled Bronny James and Adou Thiero from South Bay and have declared LeBron James (foot) questionable on zero days rest vs Kings tonight.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 01: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Phoenix Sunsat Crypto.com Arena on December 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and his son Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) during warmups before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Lakers come into play as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 35-24 record in 59 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 16-12 at home).
Following the Kings, the Lakers will play their next game on Tuesday when they host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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