Bronny James Injury News & Updates

Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

The Lakers face the Clippers on Tuesday night, so James is being called up to provide emergency depth in the backcourt.

James is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Jazz on Tuesday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

James made his first start of the season against the Bucks on Saturday, but he saw the floor for just 10 minutes and scored zero points while logging one rebound, one assist and one steal. He and Jake LaRavia will revert to the bench for Tuesday's contest while Rui Hachimura (calf) returns from a one-game absence and LeBron James (sciatica) makes his 2025-26 regular-season debut.

James is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Bucks on Saturday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

James will make his first start of the season Saturday due to the absences of Marcus Smart (illness) and Rui Hachimura (calf). James has seen inconsistent playing time off the bench and is averaging 2.3 points, 1.9 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 steals over 12.1 minutes per game to open the 2025-26 regular season.

James registered five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Monday's 123-115 victory over the Trail Blazers.

James once again saw extended run Monday, as Luka Doncic was rested and Austin Reaves (groin) was given a maintenance day. James is shooting 18.2 percent from the field in five appearances, but he has shown promise on the defensive end and as a playmaker.

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.

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 the coaching staff made this decision.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 has been uncertain due to an undisclosed reason. However, he'll be available to get his second preseason underway in the NBA.

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.

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.

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.

James will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

James will make the first start of his NBA career Sunday with the Lakers resting their star players. The rookie guard has averaged 2.2 points per game in the 20 games he's played this season.

James (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

James was held out of Tuesday's loss against the Thunder due to an illness, but the rookie will be available in this matchup and could see minutes off the bench. James is averaging just 9.3 minutes per game since the beginning of March, though, so he's not expected to have a big role in fantasy.

James (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

James was held out for Tuesday's loss against the Thunder due to an illness and could miss the second game of a back-to-back in Dallas on Wednesday. If he doesn't suit up against the Mavericks, the rookie guard's next chance to return to the floor will be Friday against the Rockets.

James (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

James is dealing with an illness that will keep him sidelined for Tuesday's game in Oklahoma City. The Lakers could be shorthanded against the Thunder, with more backcourt players potentially ruled out for this game, like Luka Doncic (groin), Austin Reaves (ankle) and Gabe Vincent (knee). Los Angeles will likely have to lean on Jordan Goodwin, Shake Milton and Dalton Knecht to shoulder the load.

James (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

James missed Friday's win over the Pelicans due to an illness, though he was able to suit up during Sunday's win over the Thunder, recording three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and a rebound across two minutes. The rookie second-round pick's potential absence Tuesday shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation.

James (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

James was a late addition to the injury report Friday and ultimately missed the 124-108 win over the Pelicans. The rookie will suit up Sunday, but he's not guaranteed playing time. James made six appearances in March, averaging 4.8 points in 10.5 minutes per game, but he hasn't seen NBA game action since March 22.

James (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

James was a late addition to the injury report Friday and won't suit up due to an illness. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Thunder.

James (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

James was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. However, his potential absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he hasn't made an appearance for the parent club since March 22.

James racked up 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block in 30 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 118-89 loss to the Bucks.

The Lakers were missing almost their entire starting five for this one, including Bronny's dad LeBron James (groin) and Luka Doncic (ankle), and the 20-year-old wound up tying fellow rookie Dalton Knecht for the team scoring lead on the night. The 30 minutes and 17 points were both career highs for Bronny, but the younger James remains little more than a depth option when the roster is closer to full strength -- he's seen court time in just eight of the Lakers' 23 games since the beginning of February, and handled double-digit minutes only twice.

The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.

James will rejoin the parent club ahead of Sunday's game against the Clippers. The rookie second-round pick has been solid in the G League of late, logging seven consecutive contests with 15-plus points. The 20-year-old could see a significant bump in minutes Sunday with LeBron James (foot), Luka Doncic (calf), Austin Reaves (calf) and Jordan Goodwin (ankle) all in jeopardy of missing the contest.

The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Wednesday.

James has started to come around offensively in the G League, with the rookie guard scoring 23 or more points in four of the last five games for South Bay. However, he hasn't made much of an impact on the NBA level when called up to the parent club, as he rarely sees the floor, playing an average of 4.2 minutes in the 17 games he's been on the floor for head coach JJ Redick this season.

James (forearm) is active for Wednesday's game against Utah.

James has been dealing with a strained left forearm, but the injury won't prevent him from suiting up. Considering the Lakers are near full health, James shouldn't be expected to touch the floor.

James (forearm) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

James was previously considered questionable, so he's trending in the right direction. If he gets the green light, James will most likely be an emergency depth option for the Lakers.

James (forearm) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

James is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a left forearm muscle strain. The rookie second-round pick's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has seen the majority of his playing time in the G League thus far.

James (forearm) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Utah, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

The rookie second-round pick will miss Monday's contest due to a left forearm muscle strain that he sustained while playing in the G League on Friday. James' next chance to suit up for the parent club will come in Wednesday's rematch against the Jazz.

James (wrist) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Jazz, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

James will likely miss Monday's contest as he continues to nurse a left forearm muscle strain. His absence doesn't figure to impact the rotation.

The Lakers assigned James to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday.

James continues to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. While the rookie guard has struggled during his NBA minutes, he is averaging 22.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.2 steals in 33.3 minutes across his five outings for South Bay.

Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.

James logged 34 minutes in Monday's 105-101 G League loss to the Blue, finishing with 16 points (5-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block. While at the NBA level, James is likely to just be an emergency depth option.

The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday, and he will join the team for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

James will rejoin the parent club ahead of its matchup against Philadelphia on Tuesday, though he will not be able to make it for Monday's game at Charlotte. The rookie second-rounder will provide a security blanket if Gabe Vincent (knee) remains on the shelf, and over his last two appearances with South Bay, James has amassed 54 points (17-36 FG, 8-16 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 66 total minutes.

The Lakers assigned James to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday. The rookie guard then tallied 31 points (10-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 122-110 win over the Rip City Remix.

James has received inconsistent playing time for the Lakers' NBA club, so he should continue to have an increased role while in the G League. His efficient shooting from behind the arc helped him lead South Bay in scoring during Friday's victory. James is averaging 23.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 33.0 minutes across his three G League appearances this season.

Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.

James ended up logging two minutes against the Clippers on Sunday, but he did not record any stats. He's not expected to be a regular in the rotation in the near future.

James (illness) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Nets.

James has missed the last two games due to illness but will be available for Friday's matchup if needed. He hasn't yet carved out a role in the team's rotation, averaging 2.4 minutes over nine appearances this season.

James (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Following an absence with an illness in Monday's game against the Spurs, James still isn't feeling well enough to play Wednesday. The 20-year-old second-round rookie's absence should not significantly impact Los Angeles' rotation, but James will have his next shot to return Friday against the Nets.

James (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Following an absence with an illness in Monday's game against the Spurs, James is in jeopardy of missing consecutive outings Wednesday. Even if the 20-year-old second-round rookie is unavailable against Miami, James' absence would not make a significant impact to Los Angeles' rotation.

James (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs.

James will miss Monday's matchup due to the illness, though his absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has averaged 2.8 minutes per game over eight regular-season appearances. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Miami.

James (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

James has seen playing time in two of the Lakers' last three games, though he's played just three minutes across those two outings. While the Lakers' last two games have been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Monday's game is expected to be played, per Michael Wright of ESPN.com.

James was recalled from the Lakers' G League affiliate Sunday.

James will rejoin the Lakers ahead of their matchup against the Pistons on Monday. The rookie has received very little playing time at the NBA level to begin his career, though he has averaged 13.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest in seven G League outings.

The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.

James had a career night in Thursday's loss to the Valley Suns in the G League, notching 30 points (13-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 25 minutes. Despite that terrific showing, he's not expected to crack the rotation at the NBA level just yet.

Los Angeles assigned James to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.

James remains on the outside of the rotation at the NBA level, playing just three minutes in one lone December appearance. He'll continue to be a key player for South Bay going forward.

James was recalled from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.

James returned to action in the G League on Saturday, delivering 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and a block across 22 minutes during a 119-111 win over San Diego. Even though he's healthy and with the NBA club, the rookie second-round pick isn't expected to be part of the regular rotation.

James (heel) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks.

James hasn't played since Nov. 10 while he deals with a left heel contusion, though his absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation. The rookie's next chance to play will come Sunday against Portland.

James (heel) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

James is in danger of missing his 10th straight game Friday due to a left heel contusion. However, James is unlikely to receive significant playing time even if he's upgraded to available.

James (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

James hasn't played in an NBA game since Nov. 10. Even when he gets the green light to suit up, the rookie isn't expected to be part of the Lakers' regular rotation.

James (heel) won't play Monday against Minnesota, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

James has been sidelined since Nov. 17 and remains without a timetable for a return. He's not expected to be in the rotation upon his return to action.

James (heel) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

James hasn't stepped on the hardwood since Nov. 17, and he'll miss a 10th straight game due to a nagging heel injury. It's unclear when he'll suit up again, but even if deemed available, he's not expected to see minutes at the NBA level soon.

James (heel) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

James hasn't stepped on the hardwood since Nov. 17, and he'll remain sidelined Friday. He's not expected to crack the rotation once he's fully healthy, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions. His next chance to play will come Sunday at Utah.

James (heel) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

James has been sidelined since Nov. 10 and remains without a timetable for a return. He was not a regular part of the rotation prior to his injury, however.

James (heel) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

James is dealing with a bruised left heel and will be absent for a sixth straight contest. Even if healthy, he isn't expected to contribute much from a fantasy perspective. He hasn't played more than five minutes off the bench in any of his previous five regular-season outings. His next chance to play will come against the Suns on Tuesday.

James (heel) won't play in Thursday's game against the Magic.

James was added to the injury report as doubtful due to a bruised left heel, and the team has since downgraded him to out. His next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday against Denver.

James (heel) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Orlando.

James has not logged NBA action since Nov. 10, and he has compiled just 16 total minutes this season. His ultimate availability Thursday will not relevantly affect the Lakers' rotation.

James (heel) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

James won't suit up Tuesday due to a left heel contusion. His next chance to play will come Thursday against the Magic.

James is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to a bruised left heel, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

This appears to be a minor injury, so even if James isn't able to go Tuesday, he shouldn't miss much additional time. His last NBA action dates back to Nov. 10 when he logged two minutes against the Raptors. It's clear he remains on the outside of the rotation looking in at this point in the season.

The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday.

James dropped another dud in the G League, posting four points (2-10 FG) in 26 minutes during a 127-122 loss to the Stockton Kings on Sunday. James is planning to only play home games for South Bay this season, and he's currently not part of the NBA Lakers' rotation.

The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

James' G League debut didn't go as planned. He posted six points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and an assist in 31 minutes during Saturday's 110-96 win over the Salt Lake City Stars. James isn't on a two-way deal, but he's expected to get plenty of looks in the G League to develop and stay sharp, as he's not part of the NBA rotation.

The Lakers assigned James to the South Bay Lakers of the G League on Thursday, and he is expected to make his debut against Salt Lake City on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Lakers will recall James to the NBA for Friday's game versus the 76ers, but he will return to the G League for Saturday's contest. James is averaging just 1.0 points in 3.3 minutes across three NBA appearances this season, so he should receive increased opportunities in the G League.

James totaled two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one steal in five minutes during Wednesday's 134-110 loss to the Cavaliers.

James logged a mere five minutes off the bench and scored the first points of his NBA career. That said, the rookie has struggled to see consistent minutes and is expected to be sent to the South Bay Lakers, in the G League, once the Lakers' current road trip ends Nov. 6 in Memphis.

James is expected to join the Lakers' G League affiliate -- the South Bay Lakers -- after the club's upcoming five-game road trip, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

This does not come as a surprise as the Lakers look to develop James through the G League. South Bay will open its season at home against the Salt Lake City Stars on Nov. 9th, three days after the end of the road trip.

James scored 17 points (7-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding four rebounds, three steals, an assist and a block in 35 minutes during Friday's 132-74 preseason loss to the Warriors.

LeBron's son got the start in the Lakers' preseason finale while dad and the rest of the team's regulars got the night off. James put together a decent performance, but the 2024 second-round pick will likely get most of his minutes this season in the G League, although at some point the Lakers will look to make history by having two generations of Jameses on the court at the same time.

James will start at guard in Friday's preseason finale versus the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

With the Lakers resting all of their expected starters, James will get an opportunity to shine. The rookie is expected to spend most of his time with the Lakers' G League affiliate this season.

James is expected to spend most of his rookie season in the G League, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

James was slow to start Summer League but finished strong. Ultimately, this news isn't unexpected. Many second-round picks begin their careers primarily in the G League, and James still needs polish to his game

James won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against Chicago for rest purposes, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

With the Lakers competing in both the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League, James has appeared in seven Summer League contests and several practices over the last two weeks. He'll join Dalton Knecht and Maxwell Lewis in street clothes Saturday.

James (knee) logged three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks during 29 minutes of Wednesday's 80-76 loss to the Heat in the California Classic Summer League.

The Lakers' Summer League squad had back-to-back games over the weekend, of which James sat out the second due to swelling in his left knee. However, he was back in action Wednesday and flashed on the defensive end. The No. 55 pick will continue to see Summer League action in Las Vegas. with the Lakers next game scheduled for Friday.

James will be held out of Sunday's Summer League matchup versus the Warriors due to swelling in his left knee, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

James tallied four points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal on 2-for-9 shooting in his Summer League debut Saturday. The 19-year-old will be held out of Sunday's back-to-back as a precaution. However, James is expected to suit up for the Lakers' Summer League game against the Heat on Wednesday.

James signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Lakers on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Per Michael Scotto of USA Today, the first two seasons of James' deal are fully guaranteed, while the rookie second-round pick has a partial guarantee of $1.3 million for the third year of the deal. The fourth year, meanwhile, is a $2.49 million team option. The contract ensures that James will be part of the Lakers' 15-man roster to open the upcoming season, but the 19-year-old will still face an uphill battle to break training camp with a regular spot in head coach JJ Redick's rotation. James will don purple and gold for the first time Saturday, when he's scheduled to play for the Lakers' entry in the California Classic Summer League.

James was selected with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Lakers.

LeBron James' goal of sharing the floor with his son is now inevitable, as Bronny makes it onto the Lakers' roster. He had a tough year at USC as a freshman, notably marked by a cardiac arrest caused by a congenital heart defect which delayed the start of his college career. James proceeded to average 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 19.4 minutes across 25 appearances (six starts). James' standout traits are his defense, athleticism and playmaking, though he doesn't shoot well from distance and isn't a true point guard. Simply put, there's a lot of work required for James to prove he belongs at the NBA level right now, but he'll undoubtedly get his chances.