James racked up zero points (0-2 FG), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Monday's 122-108 loss to the Trail Blazers.
James made his second appearance of the season with the Lakers in need of some emergency depth in the backcourt. Although he failed to score, James did have some nice moments defensively. Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is hopeful to be back in action Wednesday, while Gabe Vincent (ankle) is expected to miss multiple weeks, which could keep James involved at the back end of the rotation.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Didn't play in season opener
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James (ankle) didn't see the floor during Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
James and Dalton Knecht were among the notable players for Los Angeles who didn't play during the regular-season opener. Even though James has been dealing with an ankle issue, it appears that his DNP was a coach's decision.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Not listed on report for Tuesday
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James (ankle) is off the Lakers' injury report for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James missed the Lakers' final two preseason games due to a sprained ankle, though he's set to return to action Opening Night. However, the second-year guard isn't expected to see significant minutes. The 21-year-old appeared in 27 regular-season games (one start) in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 2.3 points across 6.7 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Modified practice participant
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James (ankle) was a modified participant in practice Sunday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
James missed the Lakers' final two preseason games while dealing with an ankle sprain, but his participation in practice in any form is an encouraging sign. More clarity on his availability for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Warriors is expected as the game approaches.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Out with ankle sprain
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James (ankle) is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Kings, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James' ankle sprain will cost him his last shot at exhibition reps this fall. The second-year guard will hope to recover in time for Tuesday's Opening Night clash against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Dealing with ankle sprain
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James (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James will sit out Wednesday's game due to an ankle sprain. The team hasn't shared details on the severity or a timeline, so it's worth monitoring whether the young guard suits up for Friday's preseason finale against the Kings or if his status is shaky heading into the regular season.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Will play vs. Phoenix
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James (undisclosed) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Suns, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.
James' status for the preseason opener had been uncertain due to an undisclosed reason. However, he'll be available to get his second NBA preseason underway.
James (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's Summer League game against the Nuggets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
James will sit out the Lakers' Summer League finale, likely for rest rather than injury-related reasons. He logged meaningful minutes this summer after appearing in 27 regular-season NBA games during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Lakers' Bronny James: Efficient scoring in SL loss
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James tallied 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes in Thursday's 87-78 Summer League loss to the Celtics.
James kept his offensive momentum going in Summer League, leading the Lakers in scoring Thursday. He appeared in 27 regular-season games last season, averaging 2.3 points in 6.7 minutes per contest.
Lakers' Bronny James: Paces LAL in Summer League loss
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James tallied 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 24 minutes in Monday's 67-58 Summer League loss to the Clippers.
James led the team in assists and scoring, finishing as one of two Lakers players to record double-digit points. The 20-year-old looked sharp in his third Summer League appearance and has now scored at least 14 points in back-to-back games, shooting 52.4 percent from the field over those two outings.
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