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Bronny James Scores 10 in Restricted Minutes as Lakers Beat Heat in Summer League Opener

His efficient scoring under a strict minutes cap offered a glimpse of his progression ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) defends on the court in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on April 19, 2025.
The Lakers’ Bronny James Jr., shown in a 2024 file photo, had 10 points in his 2025 summer league debut against the Miami Heat in a California Classic game on Sunday afternoon in San Francisco. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Bronny James posted 10 points in 10 minutes on 3-of-7 shooting, including two three-pointers, before sitting out the second half due to a league-imposed minutes restriction.
  • Cole Swider led the Lakers with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting while Darius Bazley chipped in 16 points, nine rebounds and three blocks in 19 minutes.
  • Los Angeles shot 57.1 percent from the field and held Miami to 29.6 percent from beyond the arc in a 103-83 victory at Chase Center.
  • The Lakers have a day off before they conclude the California Classic against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, then head to Las Vegas for the main Summer League event.
  • The performance offers an early barometer of James’s development since his rookie two-way season as he competes for a larger role in training camp.