Find out why Lakers rookie Bronny James has been absent from recent games. Learn more about his NBA and G League journey.

It shouldn't come as a surprise, then, that Bronny continues to look overmatched in the G League. We knew that Bronny probably wasn't going to be able to contribute to the Lakers

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James in the 2024 NBA draft, there was an expectation that he would get different treatment than a typical

James’ struggles with the Lakers’ G League affiliate led to fan backlash on social media. One fan with the X username Apex Jones argued that James “hasn’t left USC,” referring to the son of LeBron James averaging similar numbers in his freshman season.

While the Lakers were getting blown out in Phoenix, their G League affiliate picked up a 95-85 win over the San Diego Clippers at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo. This was the second of three straight home games for South Bay, but rookie guard Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, did not appear in either contest.

The Lakers' plan to not have Bronny James play any road games in the G League has attracted lots of criticism.

Bronny James, Lakers rookie and son of LeBron James, takes an unexpected step in his NBA journey. Find out why the team has shifted its focus to his G League development.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Bronny James has been dealing with a left heel contusion for L.A.'s past three contests. Apparently, he's healthy enough to at least be potentially available for South Bay's next two contests.