On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Indiana Pacers (in Indianapolis).
The Lakers won by a score of 137-130.
Bronny James finished the victory with four points, one rebound, one assist, two steals and one block while shooting 2/4 from the field and 0/1 from three-point range in 13 minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers Make Bronny James Announcement
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
UPDATE: All three players have been recalled to the NBA (h/t Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation).
After their win over the Pacers, the Lakers announced that they had assigned Bronny (and two other players) to the G League.
Lakers Nation wrote: “Lakers announced they assigned Kobe Bufkin, Bronny James Jr. and Dalton Knecht to South Bay.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during warm up before the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Bronny This Season
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30: Bronny James Jr. #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Bronny is in the middle of his second year as a pro.
He is averaging 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 40.3% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range in 33 games.
Bufkin This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 10: Kobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Bufkin is in his third NBA season (and first with the Lakers).
He is averaging 3.0 points per contest while shooting 28.9% from the field and 15.0% from three-point range in 11 games.
Knecht This Season
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 02: Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on December 02, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 109-80. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Knecht is in his second season in the NBA after being picked 17th in 2024.
He is averaging 4.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 30.7% from three-point range in 48 games.
Lakers This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Lakers are in the middle of an excellent season.
They are currently the third seed in the Western Conference with a 47-26 record in 73 games.
Over their last ten games, the Lakers have gone 9-1.
GettyLos Angeles , CA – January 15: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick during a NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto Arena on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles , CA. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Following the Pacers, the Lakers will return home to host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.
At home, they have gone 23-12 in 35 games.
UPDATE: Los Angeles Lakers Make Bronny James Announcement After Pacers Game