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Bronny James Posts Career-Best Summer League Averages as Lakers Prepare for Finale

Bronny’s improved scoring averages highlight his growth before the Lakers’ final Summer League game against the Denver Nuggets.

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Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers runs on the court in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lakers guard Bronny James, shown in an image from last week, scored all 18 of his points in the second half of an 87-78 loss to the Boston Celtics in an NBA Summer League game on Thursday night in Las Vegas. James also had eight turnovers. (AP Photo/David Becker)
The Lakers’ Cole Swider, shown in an image from last week, had 17 points and six rebounds as the Lakers lost their NBA Summer League finale to the Denver Nuggets, 106-84, on Friday night in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Overview

  • James is averaging 14.3 points, 3.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds on 47.6% shooting through four Las Vegas games, marking career highs in Summer League play.
  • He delivered breakout outings with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists against the Clippers and a team-high 18 points versus the Celtics.
  • Lakers assistant coach Lindsey Harding said the game has slowed down for James and that he looks more at ease on the court.
  • Bronny credited having LeBron and his family cheering courtside with giving him a motivational boost during games.
  • Los Angeles finished 1-3 in Summer League and will close out its Vegas schedule in a consolation matchup versus the Nuggets.