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

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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:

Date Opponent League Time (ET) TV channel/Live stream
July 6 vs. Kings California Classic 4:30 p.m. ESPN, Sling TV
July 7 vs. Warriors California Classic 6:30 p.m. NBA TV, Sling TV
July 10 vs. Heat California Classic 7 p.m. ESPN2, Sling TV
July 12 vs. Rockets NBA 2K25 Summer League 4:30 p.m. ESPN, Sling TV
July 15 vs. Celtics NBA 2K25 Summer League 10:30 p.m. NBA TV, Sling TV
July 17 vs. Hawks NBA 2K25 Summer League 9:30 p.m. ESPN, Sling TV
July 18 vs. Cavaliers NBA 2K25 Summer League 9 p.m. ESPN, Sling TV
July 20-22 Four-team Tournament & Consolation Games NBA 2K25 Summer League TBD TBD

Lakers' NBA Summer League roster

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

Number Player
4 Dalton Knecht
9 Bronny James Jr.
14 Colin Castleton
21 Maxwell Lewis
27 Vincent Valerio-Bodon
29 Sean East II
30 Grayson Murphy
31 Tommy Kuhse
36 Blake Hinson
37 Armel Traoré
39 Mohamed Diarra
41 Quincy Olivari
50 Kyle Mangas
55 Joirdon Nicholas
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Edward Sutelan is a content producer at The Sporting News.
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