Lakers Roster Move: Bronny James Sent Back to G League
The Lakers assigned their son of LeBron James and first-round pick Cameron Carr to the Coachella Valley Lakers on Thursday.
By Tessa Cooper ·
The Los Angeles Lakers reassigned guard Bronny James to their G League affiliate on Thursday. The team also sent first-round selection Cameron Carr to the Coachella Valley Lakers as part of the same move.
James has cycled between the NBA and the G League throughout his three-year professional career. In the current campaign, the Lakers hold a 7-2 record, but James has appeared in only five games. He averages 0.8 points per game in 2.4 minutes per contest. Those minutes have come primarily in late-game situations where the outcome is decided, prompting regular chants from home fans.
The Lakers retained James on their roster following his father LeBron James' departure to the Philadelphia 76ers last summer. Across three NBA seasons, the younger James has played in just 74 games. His statistical output remains stronger in the developmental league, where he averaged 18.4 points and 4.4 assists per game over the past two years.
The Coachella Valley Lakers have changed their home venue this season. The team now plays at Acrisure Arena outside Palm Springs instead of the former training complex in El Segundo. The G League squad begins its regular season on Friday. On the same night, the NBA Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland is one of only two teams to defeat Los Angeles this season.
