Bronny James is set to spend the next part of his rookie season in the NBA G League. On Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that James has been assigned to their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.

Following the game, the Lakers announced that they had assigned Bronny James to the G League. Via The South Bay Lakers: "The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James Jr. to the South Bay Lakers.

Bronny James has been assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers, the team announced Thursday. James will play in their season opener against the Salt Lake City Stars on Saturday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.