Overview
- The Lakers confirmed Saturday that Bronny James was sent to the South Bay Lakers after he was a healthy scratch in a 129-119 win over the Mavericks.
- JJ Redick stuck with a nine-man group for continuity during NBA Cup play, leaning on established bench options and limiting opportunities for developmental minutes.
- Through 11 NBA appearances this season, James has averaged 1.9 points, 1.7 assists and 0.8 rebounds in 10.2 minutes on 28.6% shooting.
- In two South Bay games this month, he averaged 11.0 points and 8.0 assists with 1.5 steals, as the organization seeks more consistent reps to sharpen decision-making and shooting.
- On his Mind the Game podcast, LeBron James praised Bronny’s progress and said he can offer a blueprint but wants his son to walk his own journey and “walk through the fire.”