Lakers make Bronny James roster decision following trade season

The Los Angeles Lakers have been busy the last couple of days. 

In addition to acquiring Luke Kennard in a trade and signing Kobe Bufkin, Los Angeles made a necessary post-trade-season roster move involving their 21-year-old second-year guard, Bronny James.

“The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James Jr. to the South Bay Lakers,” Sports Illustrated's Ryan Ward reported Monday. 

James has been demoted to the G-League several times this season. The USC product can’t seem to crack JJ Redick’s rotation in Los Angeles this season. Has James played well in spurts this season? Absolutely, as he recently outscored Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia (two players who have been inserted in the Lakers’ starting lineup several times this season) while playing fewer minutes. 

Overall, though, James’ second season in Los Angeles has been disappointing, as he hasn’t made the strides the organization expected him to.

The former McDonald’s All-American is averaging 1.9 points and 1.1 assists per game with the Lakers this season, shooting 38.8% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc.

Simply put, James’ offensive limitations will continue to hold him back in the big leagues. James is young and solid defensively, though, which should give him hope that with a few adjustments, he could turn his NBA career around.

More NBA: Warriors predicted to pair Stephen Curry with $3.6 million former Rockets 6MOY via buyout