Bronny James to Make G League Road Debut with South Bay Lakers

The rookie guard and son of LeBron James will play against the Valley Suns in Tempe, Arizona, marking a shift in his game participation strategy.

Bronny James, the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, will play his first G League road game Thursday with the South Bay Lakers against the Valley Suns in Tempe, Arizona.
This decision marks a change from earlier reports that James would not participate in G League road games this season.
James has played three G League games so far, averaging 8.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, with his strongest performance being a 16-point game last Saturday.
The 20-year-old guard has also appeared in seven NBA games with the Los Angeles Lakers, balancing time between the NBA and G League for developmental purposes.
James' recovery from past injuries, including a bone bruise in his left heel and a previous knee surgery, has been carefully managed by the organization to support his long-term development.