Where is Bronny James? Latest news, updates on Lakers guard's knee injury

Edward Sutelan

Where is Bronny James? Latest news, updates on Lakers guard's knee injury image

Bronny James was among the most anticipated players to appear in the NBA Summer League, but just one game into his professional career, James will be taking some time off.

James is sitting out of Sunday's California Classic contest against the Warriors as he battles a knee injury. James appeared in the first game of the California Classic in San Francisco, scoring four points in 22 minutes.

James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James, has entered the offseason with plenty of fanfare despite averaging 4.8 points in 25 games with USC as a freshman in the 2023-24 season.

Here's the latest on his knee injury.

MORE: How did Bronny James play in his Summer League debut?

Where is Bronny James?

The Lakers will be without James in the team's second Summer League game. He is reportedly out with a knee injury, according to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell.

James reportedly has some trace swelling in his left knee, but he will be ready to play again in the final California Classic game on Wednesday.

Despite being a second-round rookie, James received a major commitment from the Lakers in the form of a four-year, guaranteed contract, a rare move that ensures he will be in the pros rather than start in the G League as a rookie. 

Lakers' NBA Summer League schedule

Here is the Lakers' complete schedule for the California Classic and NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas:

DateOpponentLeagueTime (ET)TV channel/Live stream
July 6vs. KingsCalifornia Classic4:30 p.m.ESPN, Sling TV
July 7vs. WarriorsCalifornia Classic6:30 p.m.NBA TV, Sling TV
July 10vs. HeatCalifornia Classic7 p.m.ESPN2, Sling TV
July 12vs. RocketsNBA 2K25 Summer League4:30 p.m.ESPN, Sling TV
July 15vs. CelticsNBA 2K25 Summer League10:30 p.m.NBA TV, Sling TV
July 17vs. HawksNBA 2K25 Summer League9:30 p.m.ESPN, Sling TV
July 18vs. CavaliersNBA 2K25 Summer League9 p.m.ESPN, Sling TV
July 20-22Four-team Tournament & Consolation GamesNBA 2K25 Summer LeagueTBDTBD

Lakers' NBA Summer League roster

Here is the Lakers' complete roster for the 2024 Las Vegas Summer League:

NumberPlayer
4Dalton Knecht
9Bronny James Jr.
14Colin Castleton
21Maxwell Lewis
27Vincent Valerio-Bodon
29Sean East II
30Grayson Murphy
31Tommy Kuhse
36Blake Hinson
37Armel Traoré
39Mohamed Diarra
41Quincy Olivari
50Kyle Mangas
55Joirdon Nicholas

Edward Sutelan

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Edward Sutelan joined The Sporting News in 2021 after covering high school sports for PennLive. Edward graduated from The Ohio State University in 2019, where he gained experience covering the baseball, football and basketball teams. Edward also spent time working for The Columbus Dispatch and Cape Cod Times.