Lakers make decision on Bronny James after loss to Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night with a final score of 131-114. This was the Lakers' second straight loss and fourth loss in their last five games.

This slide for LA comes after an impressive 3-0 start to JJ Redick's tenure as head coach. At the start of the season there seemed to be real squad cohesion between LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but that has faltered a bit lately.

In addition to the overall LA piece, Bronny James was a storyline. After being selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny appeared in four of LA's eight games, scoring a total of four points in 13 minutes of play.

With the G League season about to begin, it was announced after the Grizzlies game that the Lakers had sent Bronny to the South Bay.

Via Shams Charania of ESPN: “The Lakers today assigned Bronny James to their NBA G League affiliate South Bay, where he is expected to make his debut Saturday against Salt Lake City, sources said. James will be on the Lakers' roster against the 76ers on Friday.” then return to South Bay.

Charania added an interesting update, saying that Bronny is only expected to play in home games for the South Bay Lakers.

“For now, sources say, the G League plan is for Bronny James to only attend home games in the South Bay – as he shuttles between both leagues and the team divides their time between their respective rosters,” Charania added.

It's certainly not unusual for a second-round pick to spend time in the G League, especially when he's as young as the 20-year-old James.

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