Bronny James faces uncertain NBA future after Lakers assign him to G League

The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James and rookie Cameron Carr to the G League on Thursday, the team announced. James is no stranger to the Coachella Valley Lakers, having spent time with them across his first two seasons. Still, such an early G League assignment isn't exactly an encouraging start to his third NBA campaign.

James, the 22-year-old son of LeBron James, played for the Lakers in the playoffs last season out of desperation due injuries, but when the team has been closer to full strength, he has failed to earn more than spot minutes in his first two NBA seasons. He struggled mightily in the preseason this year, as he shot just 4 of 16 from the field. And while he has always been a defense-first player, his size — 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds — has limited his upside on that side of the floor.

"I thought he had a really nice September and a good summer with us, but I don't think he's played well in the four preseason games," Lakers coach JJ Redick said in October.

Despite those preseason struggles, James survived final cuts as the Lakers ultimately waived former No. 17 overall pick Dalton Knecht…

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