Overview
- Bronny James posted 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting with eight assists, four rebounds and three steals in South Bay’s 115-95 win over Santa Cruz, improving the team to 4-1.
- Rookie Adou Thiero led the game with 19 points and added four rebounds and three steals in his G League season debut.
- James said his focus during this stint is improving off-ball play after discussing the Lakers’ ball-handler depth with head coach J.J. Redick.
- Redick attended the South Bay game, according to local reporting, underscoring the organization’s close monitoring of the assignments.
- Reporting indicates the Lakers are working to finalize a two-way deal for Drew Timme, a developing move that could require a waiver if Nick Smith Jr. remains, as Timme logged 18 points and 15 rebounds on Friday.