Bronny James has arrived.
The 19-year-old son of LeBron James is the newest member of the Lakers and will put on the purple and gold for the first time this summer.
James will rock No. 9 for the Lakers and is expected to start the season with the NBA club before spending the majority of his rookie year in the G League. Despite being a second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, he signed a four-year guaranteed deal with Los Angeles.
Before the regular season hits, fans will get a glimpse of James in the Lakers threads in the Summer League. He's a part of the Lakers roster for both the California and Las Vegas summer leagues. He'll play alongside other young prospects looking to either earn a roster spot or simply make a name for themselves
The Sporting News has the latest on James' availability for each Summer League contest.
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Is Bronny James playing today?
James is expected to play on Saturday, July 6 against the Kings in the California Classic Summer League. It'll be his debut for the Lakers and will be broadcast on national TV.
It's uncertain how many minutes James will play as the game isn't a showcase just for him. Each player on the roster will get minutes regardless of their popularity or status. That being said, it might not be the most glamorous outing for James in terms of stats. The Lakers will be gauging the talent and skill of each of their players.
It'll likely be easier to determine James' playing time for the rest of Summer League after seeing his workload in the first game.
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What time is Bronny James playing today?
- Date: Saturday, July 6
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET | 1:30 p.m. PT
James makes his Summer League debut with the Lakers on Saturday, July 6 at 4:30 p.m. ET. He'll play the Kings in the California Classic Summer League.
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What channel is Bronny James playing on today?
- Date: Saturday, July 6
- T V channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Fans can tune in to watch James make his Summer League debut on ESPN on Saturday, July 6. Those without cable can stream the game on Sling TV .
Sling is the home for avid sports fans offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Lakers Summer League schedule 2024
The Lakers will play three games in the California Classic Summer League before joining the Las Vegas Summer League. There will be playoffs in the latter for teams that qualify.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Livestream |
| July 6 | vs. Kings | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN/ Sling TV |
| July 7 | vs. Warriors | 6:30 p.m. | NBA TV/ Sling TV |
| July 10 | vs. Heat | 7 p.m. | ESPN 2/ Sling TV |
| July 12 | vs. Rockets | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN/ Sling TV |
| July 15 | vs. Celtics | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV/ Sling TV |
| July 17 | vs. Hawks | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN/ Sling TV |
| July 18 | vs. Cavaliers | 9 p.m. | ESPN/ Sling TV |
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