After the Lakers got off to such a hot start without star forward LeBron James, some voiced their concerns that the 21-time All-Stars reintroduction to the team

For the first time, James is hopping onto a moving train due to injury. Where can he most make an impact in L.A.?

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James has been designated by the team for assignment with its G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. Lakers have assigned Bronny James to the South Bay Lakers Bronny replaces his father, LeBron, on the G-League roster pic.twitter.com/vLrZx7uhqh

The Lakers elected to send Bronny James to the G League South Bay Lakers on Thursday, just days after his father LeBron James made his historic 2025-26 season debut. The elder James had been competing on the South Bay Lakers while waiting to be healthy enough from his bout with a sciatica nerve issue.

James has talked a big game about sharing the workload, but when the games actually start, 20 years of habits kick in and he tends to control everything. And hey, he's LeBron James. Who's gonna stop him?

In LeBron James' season debut, the Lakers struggled when both he and Luka Dončić were on the floor. It could take time to fully integrate LeBron.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as NBA Insider Reveals Major Concern for Lakers After LeBron James' Return. Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James made his season debut with the Lakers on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his record-breaking 23rd season in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hit social media to react to major news about Golden State Warriors' forward Draymond Green.

LeBron James didn't try to take over the game in his season debut, and it helped the Lakers to a win over Utah.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Bronny James and forward Adou Thiero have been assigned to the team's G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

Coast 2 Coast Tuesday Emirates NBA Cup Doubleheader on Nov. 25 Headlined by LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Lakers Hosting James Harden and Clippers in Battle of LA at 11 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock