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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 12: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on October 12, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the New York Knicks in California.
The Lakers are coming off a 128-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Bronny James played five minutes.
Lakers Announce Bronny James Roster Move
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)
Before Sunday’s game, the Lakers have announced that they have assigned Bronny to the South Bay Lakers (G League).
Via Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation: “The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James Jr. and forward Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers.”
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – NOVEMBER 03: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on November 03, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Bronny is in his second season as a pro, averaging 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range in 31 NBA games.
He was selected 55th in 2024 (after one season of college basketball at USC).
GettyPALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 06: Bronny James #9 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during warm ups prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena on October 06, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
While Bronny has yet to earn consistent NBA minutes, he plays well whenever he is with South Bay.
He is averaging 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).
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. 🏹”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 12: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on October 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Lakers Right Now
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 14: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with head coach JJ Redick during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
The Lakers enter play as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 38-25 record in 63 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 19-12 at home).
After the Knicks, the Lakers will play their next game on Tuesday when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves.
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30: Bronny James Jr. #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The Lakers are coming off a season where they lost in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
They last made the NBA Finals in 2020.
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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