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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 135-118 Lakers victory over the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Denver Nuggets in California.
The Lakers most recently triumphed over the Chicago Bulls (at home) with a score of 142-130.
Bronny James did not partake in the win.
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GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 10: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the latter half at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
After their victory over the Bulls, Bronny was assigned to the G League.
It has now been confirmed that he will be recalled to the NBA prior to the Lakers’ matchup with the Nuggets.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI reported: “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 warms 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 Performance
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 28: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers observes 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 excel in the G League with South Bay.
He is averaging 15.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 54.6% from the field and 42.1% from three-point land in 12 games (11 starts).
LakersMuse stated: “Bronny James and Adou Thiero are becoming a FORCE 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 timeout in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game versus 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 coming off a G League season where he averaged 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 38.0% from beyond the arc in 11 games.
Carlos Yakimowich of The Sporting Tribune reported: “#Lakers South Bay set a new franchise best, previously established in 2012, with 11 consecutive victories.
Their development squad continues to impress with Adou Thiero, Bronny James, Nick Smith, Drew Timme, Kobe Bufkin, and Chris Manon leading the charge.”
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 12: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks on the court during a break in the latter half of a 2025 NBA Summer League matchup 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’ Current Season
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 02: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with the press during a conference at UCLA Health Training Center on July 02, 2024 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers drafted Bronny James and Dalton Knecht in the 2024 NBA Draft. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Lakers enter the night as the fourth seed in the Western Conference, holding a 41-25 record over 66 games.
They’re currently on a four-game winning streak (having won seven of their last ten).
After facing the Nuggets, the Lakers will travel to play Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Monday.
Ben Stinar has been reporting on the NBA for over seven years.
He has contributed to OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead, and previously hosted a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. Read more about Ben Stinar
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