Particle.news
Download on the App Store
11 ARTICLES
·
14m ago

Lakers Manage Preseason Workloads With Doncic Out Two Games, Bronny’s 1-for-12 Draws Scrutiny

The emphasis is on conditioning with LeBron on a cautious ramp due to glute nerve irritation.

Image
Image
LeBron James and Luka Doncic
Oct 3, 2025; Palm Desert, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) tries to shoot past Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) during the first half at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Coach JJ Redick said Luka Dončić will sit the Lakers’ first two preseason games to pull back after his heavy summer and then ramp up next week.
  • LeBron James is being handled conservatively as he deals with glute nerve irritation, continuing individual work with no set preseason timetable.
  • Los Angeles opened preseason shorthanded against the Suns, with LeBron, Dončić, Marcus Smart, Maxi Kleber and rookie Adou Thiero all out in a 103-81 loss.
  • Bronny James went 1-for-12 from the field (1-for-8 from three) and said many misses were short because he didn’t have his legs under him.
  • Bronny acknowledged regular-season chances may be limited and vowed to lean on defense and other nonnegotiables, as outside criticism from Kwame Brown intensified debate over his role.