Bronny James has appeared in four games for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season. Following limited playing time, the Lakers have assigned the former USC guard to the G League. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that he will be on the Lakers' roster for Friday's game but will play in the G League on Saturday.

"The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guards Bronny James Jr. and Jalen Hood-Schifino and forward Maxwell Lewis from the South Bay Lakers," Arash Markazi of The Sporting Tribune posted on X. "All three are still expected to play in Saturday’s South Bay Lakers season opener against the Salt Lake City Stars in El Segundo."

On Friday night, LeBron James will play his first game of the season without his son by his side. The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to the team’s G League South Bay Lakers squad on Thursday.