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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 27: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on March 27, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets (at home) by a score of 116-99.
Bronny James played four minutes, scoring three points while shooting 1/2 from the field.
Lakers Announce Roster Move Before Wizards Game
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 135-118 Lakers win over the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
After the game (on Saturday), the Lakers announced that they had made a series of roster moves.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guards Kobe Bufkin, Bronny James Jr. and Dalton Knecht to the South Bay Lakers.”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Bronny This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10, 2026: Standing next to Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) gets ready to check back into the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Bronny is in the middle of his second season playing for the Lakers.
He currently has averages of 2.1 points and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 40.6% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range in 34 games.
Michael J. Duarte of The California Post wrote (after Friday’s game): “I asked Bronny James Jr. about that assist from his LeBron tonight, the first father-son assist in NBA history.
He said it was cool, but then shared a story from when he was 8 years old in Miami and he beat his dad and LeBron broke the backboard at their house.”
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 14: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of the NBA preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
In the G League, Bronny has gotten a lot more playing time.
Right now, he is averaging 14.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 54.7% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range in 13 games.
Lakers Ahead Of Wizards Clash
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks past head coach JJ Redick during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Lakers are currently the third seed in the Western Conference with a 48-26 record in 74 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and his son Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) during warmups before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Following the Wizards, the Lakers will play their next game on Tuesday night when they host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
At home, they have gone 24-12 in 36 games played at Crypto.com Arena.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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