All articles tagged with #g league
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bleacher Report
LeBron James has been assigned to the Lakers' G League team to participate in full five-on-five practice as part of his recovery from sciatica, aiming to return to the court for his 23rd NBA season, while the Lakers continue their season without him, maintaining a strong record.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Vanquish The Foe
Egyptian G-League player Abdullah Ahmed committed to BYU for the 2026 class, expected to enroll mid-year and compete for the starting center position, benefiting from recent NCAA eligibility rulings allowing G-League players to join college basketball.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by On3
Abdullah Ahmed, a 22-year-old former G League center from Egypt, has committed to BYU and is expected to start playing in the 2026-27 season after being cleared by the NCAA, which has recently relaxed its rules allowing G League players to participate in college basketball due to changes in NIL and revenue sharing policies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
LeBron James is set to practice with the Lakers' G League team as he prepares for his 23rd NBA season, having recovered from sciatica, and is on track to break the record for most NBA seasons played.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo criticized the NCAA for allowing G League players to be eligible for college basketball, calling the decision 'ridiculous' and highlighting concerns about the impact on high school recruits and the integrity of the sport. He expressed frustration over the lack of communication from NCAA decision-makers and warned of potential negative consequences for young athletes.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Lake Show Life
Bronny James had a poor preseason debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting poorly and struggling defensively, which may jeopardize his spot on the team and likely sends him back to the G League for further development.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBA
The Atlanta Hawks signed Nikola Đurišić, a versatile forward/guard and 2024 NBA Draft pick, after his impressive performances in the G League and Adriatic League, where he earned multiple awards and recognition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBA.com
Bronny James, son of NBA star LeBron James, scored a career-high 30 points in his G-League road debut for the South Bay Lakers, despite a 106-100 loss to the Valley Suns. This performance follows his previous career-high of 16 points. Bronny, the 55th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, has been playing in the G-League to develop his skills, with plans for him to move between the Lakers and their affiliate team. LeBron and Bronny made history as the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game earlier this season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Bronny James scored a career-high 30 points in his first G League road game with the South Bay Lakers, despite their 106-100 loss to the Valley Suns. The rookie, who was the 55th pick in the draft, also contributed three rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block. James recently returned from a bone bruise in his left heel, which had sidelined him for several weeks. Meanwhile, his father, LeBron James, will miss another game due to foot soreness.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Bronny James, the Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard and son of LeBron James, is set to make his road debut with the South Bay Lakers in the G League against the Valley Suns in Tempe, Arizona. After recovering from a bone bruise in his left heel, James has played three home games, averaging 8.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. The Lakers are managing his development between the main team and their G League affiliate, with flexibility based on his health and team needs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
Charles Barkley criticized the Los Angeles Lakers' handling of Bronny James, LeBron James' son, who was drafted in 2024. The Lakers have Bronny playing only home games for their G-League affiliate, South Bay, and calling him up to the NBA roster for road games. Barkley argues this approach is unfair to Bronny, his teammates, and the coaching staff, as it disrupts team dynamics and doesn't allow Bronny to develop properly. Despite the criticism, Lakers coach JJ Redick stated that this plan was always intended.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NJ.com
Charles Barkley criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for their handling of Bronny James, LeBron's son, by limiting his play to home games with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. Barkley called the decision "awful" and "stupid," arguing it hinders Bronny's development and is unfair to the team. ESPN's Brian Windhorst echoed these concerns, suggesting the special treatment could be detrimental to Bronny's growth as a player.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Charles Barkley criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for their handling of Bronny James, LeBron James' son, calling it "awful." The Lakers have Bronny playing home games for their G-League affiliate, South Bay, and then calling him up to the NBA for road games. Barkley argues this approach is unfair to both Bronny and the team, suggesting it hinders his development. Bronny has played limited minutes in the NBA, raising questions about nepotism and his readiness for professional play.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BroBible
Bronny James, drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, is struggling in the G League with the South Bay Lakers, raising concerns about his NBA future. Despite a guaranteed contract, his performances have been underwhelming, scoring only six and four points in his first two games. South Bay's coach emphasized the need for Bronny to adapt to the high-intensity and physical nature of professional basketball. At 20, Bronny's path to becoming a viable NBA player appears increasingly challenging.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by theScore
Bronny James' limited participation in the G League, only playing home games, is criticized as detrimental to his development. Despite being drafted by the Lakers and making history with his father LeBron, Bronny's current arrangement is seen as inadequate for gaining necessary professional experience. Critics argue that the decision undermines his growth and sends a negative message to his peers, while the Lakers face backlash for not providing a clear rationale.