On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Denver Nuggets in California.
The Lakers most recently beat the Chicago Bulls (at home) by a score of 142-130.
Bronny James did not appear in the victory.
Los Angeles Lakers Announce Bronny James Roster Move
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 10: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Following their win over the Bulls, Bronny was assigned to the G League.
It’s now been announced that he will be recalled to the NBA before the Lakers host the Nuggets.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guards Kobe Bufkin and Bronny James Jr. along with forward Adou Thiero from the South Bay Lakers.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during warm up before the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Bronny’s G League Season
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 28: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on October 28, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Bronny continues to have an excellent run in the G League with South Bay.
He is averaging 15.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 54.6% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range in 12 games (11 starts).
LakersMuse wrote: “Bronny James and Adou Thiero are becoming a PROBLEM in South Bay 😤
The South Bay Lakers are 12-0 when Bronny plays and 8-0 when Adou Thiero plays”
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 12: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks on the court during a break 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The former USC guard is already coming off a G League year where he averaged 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 38.0% from three-point range in 11 games.
Carlos Yakimowich of The Sporting Tribune wrote: “#Lakers South Bay set a new franchise record, which was set back in 2012, with 11 straight W’s.
Their development team continues to impress with Adou Thiero, Bronny James, Nick Smith, Drew Timme, Kobe Bufkin and Chris Manon leading the way.”
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 12: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks on the court during a break 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Lakers This Season
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 02: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on July 02, 2024 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers selected Bronny James and Dalton Knecht in the 2024 NBA Draft. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Lakers come into the night as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-25 record in 66 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and have won seven out of ten).
Following the Nuggets, the Lakers will visit Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Monday.
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