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Lakers send little-used Bronny James to G League affiliate

The Los Angeles Lakers have used Bronny James sparingly during their 7-2 start and on Thursday assigned him to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:14 PM
Lakers send little-used Bronny James to G League affiliate
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Lakers assigned guard Bronny James to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers.
  • James has played sparingly this season, averaging 2.4 minutes and 0.8 points across five NBA appearances.
  • Across the past two seasons in the G League, James has averaged 18.4 points and 4.4 assists in 25 games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Lakers assigned third-year guard Bronny James to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers, on Thursday. James has seen limited playing time during the Lakers' 7-2 start, appearing in five games while averaging 2.4 minutes and 0.8 points per contest.

James previously averaged 18.4 points, 4.4 assists, and 4.0 rebounds across 25 games for the affiliate under its former South Bay moniker. Rookie Cameron Carr was also assigned to Coachella Valley, which begins its season Friday against the Salt Lake City Stars under new head coach Alex Cerda.

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