Overview
- ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that Los Angeles sent James and Thiero to the South Bay Lakers, as relayed by The Sporting News.
- The assignments were made before the Lakers’ second straight game against the Jazz on Nov. 23.
- James has appeared in 10 games this season, averaging 2.1 points and 1.8 assists on 29.6% shooting as he continues in an early-development role.
- He made his second career start on Nov. 15 in a win over the Bucks.
- Thiero, an Arkansas second-round pick who underwent knee surgery and missed training camp, debuted Nov. 15 and is averaging 3.0 points across two appearances.