How long is Bronny James out? Heel injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Lakers rookie

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Lakers rookie Bronny James has to navigate an injury for the first time this season.

Year 1 has gotten out to a trying start for James. After making history alongside his father on opening night, James has seen limited minutes with the Lakers and has yet to find his stride with the South Bay Lakers, L.A.'s NBA G League affiliate.

Now, James will have to overcome a slight injury setback as he looks to get his performance back on track.

What is James' injury? Here is the latest on what he is dealing with and how it will affect him moving forward.

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What is Bronny James' injury?

James' injury is a left heel contusion, according to the NBA's official injury report.

It is unclear when James suffered the injury, but he was placed on the report after playing 26 minutes in a loss to the Stockton Kings on Sunday, Nov. 17. 

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How long will Bronny James be out?

The Lakers have not provided a timeline for James' injury.

James is listed as "doubtful" for the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup game with the Jazz on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The South Bay Lakers are back in action on Wednesday, Nov. 20 when they travel to San Diego County to face the San Diego Clippers in an NBA G League game.

Based on reporting that James would not play in away games with South Bay, he may not be available Wednesday despite the proximity of South Bay's opponent.

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Los Angeles Lakers schedule 2024-25

Here are the next five games on Los Angeles' NBA schedule:

DateOpponentTime (ET)TV channel
Nov. 19vs. Jazz (NBA Cup)10:30 p.m.
Nov. 21vs. Magic10:30 p.m.
Nov. 23vs. Nuggets10:30 p.m.NBA TV
Nov. 26at Suns (NBA Cup)10 p.m.TNT
Nov. 27at Spurs8:30 p.m.

South Bay Lakers schedule 2024-25

Here are the next five games on South Bay's NBA G League schedule. Away games are denoted with italics.

DateOpponent (Affiliate)Time (ET)TV channel
Nov. 20at San Diego Clippers (Clippers)10 p.m.ESPN+
Nov. 24vs. Stockton Kings (Kings)8 p.m.Roku Sports Channel
Nov. 26vs. San Diego Clippers (Clippers)10 p.m.ESPN+
Nov. 27vs. Rip City Remix (Trail Blazers)10 p.m.ESPNU
Nov. 30at Santa Cruz Warriors (Warriors)10 p.m.NBAGLeague.com

Bronny James stats 2024-25

NBA stats

  • 6 games
  • 2.7 minutes per game
  • 0.7 points per game
  • 0.2 rebounds per game
  • 0.3 assists per game
  • 0.2 steals per game
  • 0.0 blocks per game
  • 16.7 percent field goal shooting
  • 100.0 percent free throw shooting

NBA G League stats

  • 2 games
  • 28.5 minutes per game
  • 5.0 points per game
  • 2.5 rebounds per game
  • 3.0 assists per game
  • 1.0 steals per game
  • 1.0 blocks per game
  • 21.1 percent field goal shooting
  • 100.0 percent free throw shooting
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