Lebron James has yet to play a game this season as he recovered from sciatica. He was listed as questionable on the Lakers' injury report Tuesday.

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.

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

LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers, with a popular analyst mentioning a big reality check for the NBA superstar.

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

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

Former NBA first-overall pick Kwame Brown claims that LeBron James padded his stats in his first game back for the Lakers.