On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to compete against the Boston Celtics, but they'll do so without Bronny James, who has been assigned to the G League. This move allows Bronny to gain more playing time, where he’s been impressive, averaging 21.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.9 steals per game in seven G League contests. In contrast, his NBA performance has been less stellar, with just 1.4 points over 18 games with the Lakers.

The Lakers, currently riding an eight-game winning streak, rank third in the Western Conference with a 40-21 record. After facing the Celtics, they will embark on a road trip that includes matchups against the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets, before returning home to face the Phoenix Suns on March 16. The status of Bronny's availability for this upcoming road trip remains uncertain.