The Los Angeles Lakers made sure the historic pairing of LeBron and Bronny James happened quickly this season.

What the Lakers would do with Bronny after that was an open question, but there is now some clarity on that. And that’s something you rarely see with beginners who need development.

The Lakers announced Thursday that Bronny has been assigned to their G League affiliate South Bay, where he is expected to make his developmental league debut Saturday against Salt Lake City, according to ESPN.

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Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) and Bronny James (9) defend during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena Oct. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Harry How/Getty Images)

However, Bronny is not expected to remain in the G League for the rest of the campaign. ESPN added that the plan is for him to play only in the team’s home games.

Bronny will shuttle between the NBA and G League as the team “manages their time on their respective rosters,” ESPN added.

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So with the Lakers playing Philadelphia 76ers At home on Friday, James will be on the roster. He will then rejoin the South Bay on Saturday for his anticipated debut, a trend that is expected to continue for now.

ESPN reported at the start of the NBA regular season that the Lakers would have Bronny on the roster by Nov. 6, which would then put the transfer plan into action.

This has always been Bronny’s plan since he was drafted.

“The plan for Bronny to move between the Lakers and the South Bay was always the plan from day one,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said. “(General manager) Rob (Pelinka) and I talked about it. LeBron talked about it.”

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson (24) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Oct. 30, 2024. (Ken Blaze/Images Images)

LeBron and Bronny made history in the Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves when they became the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game.

But Bronny’s dad understands that Bronny needs to develop if he wants to be an everyday player in the NBA.

“We’re just (looking forward) to seeing him continue to grow as a basketball player, whether he’s here with us or he’s down with the G League team, and he just keeps getting better and better and better and better the best,” LeBron told ESPN of his son. “His job is to put in the work and get better, just like the rest of us. And we want to hold him accountable, and he’s going to hold us accountable.”

As a second-round pick, Bronny is expected to spend time in the G League, as those picks are usually developmental guys who could continue to contribute for their respective franchises.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James looks to shoot during warmups against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. (Jonathan Hu/IImagn Images)

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But the Lakers clearly see a benefit to keeping Bronny with his father and the current Lakers roster when the South Bay hits the road.

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