Los Angeles Lakers Make Roster Moves After Pelicans Game

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned Bronny James and Maxwell Lewis to the G League.

Nov 16, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 104-99.

Following the game (on Sunday), the team announced that they had assigned several players to the G League.

Via Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation: "Lakers say they have assigned guard Bronny James and forward Maxwell Lewis to the South Bay Lakers. Looks like Armel Traore, who played a few minutes last night, is staying up"

Lakers say they have assigned guard Bronny James and forward Maxwell Lewis to the South Bay Lakers. Looks like Armel Traore, who played a few minutes last night, is staying up

— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) November 17, 2024

Lewis has appeared in two games so far this season.

He was the 40th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Via ESPN's Dave McMenamin: "Bronny James and Maxwell Lewis have been assigned to the South Bay Lakers, per the team. South Bay hosts the Stockton Kings today."

Bronny James and Maxwell Lewis have been assigned to the South Bay Lakers, per the team. South Bay hosts the Stockton Kings today.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 17, 2024

Meanwhile, Bronny has appeared in six games so far this season.

He was the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

For both players, they will get a lot more time on the court when they play in Sunday's G League game.

GAME DAY!
🔻🔻🔻🔻

🆚: @StocktonKings
⏰: 5pm
📺: @ESPNU
📍: @UCLAHealthTC #SBLakers pic.twitter.com/G8jOyKAGOG

— South Bay Lakers (@SouthBayLakers) November 17, 2024

The Lakers are off to an incredible start to the new season.

They are 9-4 in their first 13 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.

In addition, the Lakers are in the middle of a five-game winning streak.

Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick with forward LeBron James (23) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

JJ Redick has looked like an excellent hire in his first month at the helm.

Anthony Davis is also playing like a 2025 MVP candidate.

#Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James and forward Maxwell Lewis to the South Bay Lakers ahead of their game tonight.

— Daniel Starkand (@DStarkand) November 17, 2024

On Tuesday, they will resume action when they host John Collins and the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles.