Bronny James assigned to Coachella Valley Lakers in G League

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned Bronny James to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers, after utilizing him minimally during their strong start to the season. The young guard has played just 2.4 minutes per game, contributing an average of 0.8 points in five appearances for the Lakers, who currently share the top of the Western Conference standings.

In contrast, James has had a more impactful performance in the G League, where he averaged 18.4 points, 4.4 assists, and 4.0 rebounds over the past two seasons with the South Bay Lakers. The Coachella Valley Lakers, now playing at Acrisure Arena, will begin their season with a home game against the Salt Lake City Stars. The team also features a new coach, Alex Cerda, who has taken over from Zack Guthrie. Additionally, Lakers rookie Cameron Carr has been assigned to Coachella Valley.