Lakers' Bronny James tabbed for second career start as injuries mount

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James will make his first begin of the season towards the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night time.

This marks simply the second begin of James’ profession, and it comes amid a major uptick in his minutes this season. The 2024 second-round decide from USC, who can be LeBron James’ son, has held his personal defensively in his minutes this season. However regardless of enjoying a career-high 12.1 minutes per recreation, he’s averaging solely 2.3 factors on 29.2 % capturing.

James scored 9 factors on 4-of-6 capturing within the Lakers’ 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks final week. He performed eight minutes and missed all 4 of his shot makes an attempt in Los Angeles’ 121-92 loss to the defending champion Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder on Wednesday.

Within the Lakers’ regular-season finale final season, James made the primary begin of his profession towards the Portland Path Blazers. He posted 4 factors on 2-of-10 capturing, six assists and 4 steals in 38 minutes.

The Lakers have suffered a number of key accidents this season, as LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent have missed video games. LeBron James, Hachimura and Vincent have been dominated out for Saturday’s contest, leaving a number of beginning spots open.

Bronny James and ahead Jake LaRavia changed Hachimura and guard Marcus Good within the lineup. The Lakers are fourth within the Western Convention with a 9-4 report.