JJ Redick Makes Bronny James Decision for Lakers-Nuggets

There's a potential for Bronny James to play meaningful minutes in the Lakers vs Nuggets game

Feb 12, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) celebrates after making a three point basket during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images | Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Denver Nuggets in a massive game with both regular season and playoff implications.

Unfortunately for the Lakers, they're going to be incredibly shorthanded going into the game, missing both LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the game. Additionally, the team is missing Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jaxson Hayes, and numerous other players.

As a result, the Lakers only have 10 players listed as available with no injuries to be reported against the Nuggets.

Available Lakers players vs. Denver:
Austin Reaves
Jarred Vanderbilt
Dalton Knecht
Jordan Goodwin (two-way)
Christian Koloko (two-way)
Shake Milton
Markieff Morris
Alex Len
Bronny James
Cam Reddish

Trey Jemison (two-way) is questionable. DFS and Gabe Vincent are doubtful.

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 14, 2025

With how few amount of players the Lakers have available against the Nuggets, JJ Redick revealed that the team will play every single player in uniform, including Bronny James. Redick pulled Bronny from the G League and he is no longer listed on the injury report, so it seems like there's a chance he'll get meaningful minutes against the Nuggets.

JJ Redick says he will play every Laker in uniform tonight. Bronny James is back with the team after a G League stint and that also means Cam Reddish will be in line for minutes for the first time since late January.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 15, 2025

Bronny last appeared for the team on March 4th against the New Orleans Pelicans, logging four minutes and scoring two points. He's appeared in 18 total games this season but has been making his mark in the G League with a 17.4 points-per-game average across 16 games.

JJ Redick plans to play EVERY Laker in uniform tonight, with Luka Doncic out, per @mcten.

Bronny minutes incoming. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0eiN4Bb3zZ

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 15, 2025

Tip-off between the Nuggets and Lakers is set for 9:30 p.m. EST, with there being a chance Bronny sees some action Friday night as eight Lakers are listed as out.

There's a chance that Bronny could have one of the most meaningful moments in his NBA career on Friday night.

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