After participating in a few games in San Francisco to familiarize himself with Summer League action, Bronny James and the Lakers headed to Las Vegas to compete in the NBA 2K25 Summer League at UNLV.
During the California Classic, the Lakers struggled to secure a win, going 0-3 in matchups against the Kings, Warriors, and Heat. James played in two of the three games in San Francisco, showcasing his defensive skills despite facing some challenges on the offensive end.
As the team took the court in Vegas, all eyes were on James and his teammates. With large crowds in attendance and a global audience watching, James was under intense scrutiny with every move he made.
Sporting News closely followed James’ performances as he played in four games during the Las Vegas Summer League.
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Bronny James’ Summer League statistics in Las Vegas
| Games Played | 4 |
| Minutes per Game | 25 |
| Points per Game | 8.8 |
| Rebounds per Game | 3.5 |
| Assists per Game | 1.0 |
| Steals per Game | 0.8 |
| Blocks per Game | 0.5 |
| Turnovers per Game | 2.3 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 14-40 (35.0%) |
| 3-Point Percentage | 3-19 (15.8%) |
| Free Throw Percentage | 4-4 (100.0%) |
Bronny James’ Game Logs in the Las Vegas Summer League
Bronny James’ Statistics vs. Rockets
Final Score: Rockets 99, Lakers 80
- Minutes: 27
- Points: 8
- Rebounds: 5
- Assists: 0
- Steals: 2
- Blocks: 0
- Turnovers: 3
- Fouls: 2
- Field Goals Made-Attempted: 3-14 (21.4%)
- 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 0-8 (0.0%)
Bronny James’ Statistics vs. Celtics
Final Score: Celtics 88, Lakers 74
- Minutes: 25
- Points: 2
- Rebounds: 3
- Assists: 1
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 0
- Turnovers: 2
- Fouls: 3
- Field Goals Made-Attempted: 1-5 (20.0%)
- 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 0-3 (0.0%)
Bronny James’ Statistics vs. Hawks
Date: Wednesday, July 17
Final Score: Lakers 87, Hawks 86
- Minutes: 23
- Points: 12
- Rebounds: 1
- Assists: 0
- Steals: 1
- Blocks: 0
- Turnovers: 1
- Fouls: 1
- Field Goals Made-Attempted: 5/11 (45.5%)
- 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 2/5 (40.0%)
Bronny James’ Statistics vs. Cavaliers
Date: Thursday, July 18
Final Score: Lakers 93, Cavaliers 89
- Minutes: 25
- Points: 13
- Rebounds: 5
- Assists: 3
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 2
- Turnovers: 3
- Fouls: 1
- Field Goals Made-Attempted: 5/10 (50.0%)
- 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 1/3 (33.3%)
Bronny James’ Statistics vs. Bulls
Date: Saturday, July 20
Final Score: Lakers 107, Bulls 81
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Lakers’ Las Vegas Summer League Schedule
James and the Lakers kicked off their Las Vegas Summer League campaign against the Rockets before facing the Celtics, Hawks, Cavaliers, and closing out against the Bulls on July 20.
| Date | Opponent/Result | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Friday, July 12 | Rockets 99, Lakers 89 | — | — |
| Monday, July 15 | Celtics 88, Lakers 74 | — | — |
| Wednesday, July 17 | Lakers 87, Hawks 86 | — | — |
| Thursday, July 18 | Lakers 93, Cavaliers 89 | — | — |
| Saturday, July 20 | Lakers 107, Bulls 81 | — | — |