Bronny James Makes Summer League Debut as Lakers Rout Heat
- On Sunday, Bronny James scored 10 points in 10 minutes as the Lakers beat the Heat 103-83 in the California Classic.
- After missing the Lakers' opener, James debuted in Summer League with 10 points in 10 minutes, building on limited rookie season play and strong G League results.
- Bronny James shot 3-for-7, including 2-for-5 from three, with a steal and dunk, demonstrating his scoring ability and athleticism.
- The Lakers' 103-83 victory advances them in the California Classic, with their next game on July 8 against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center.
- More broadly, the Lakers may split Bronny James's minutes between the NBA and G League, marking the first father-son duo in the same organization, indicating long-term development potential.
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How Did Los Angeles Lakers' Bronny James Do in 2025 NBA Summer League Debut?
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James made his 2025 NBA Summer League debut in the California Classic against the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon. The former USC Trojan missed Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. How did James do?

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Bronny James makes summer league debut as Lakers rout Heat
SAN FRANCISCO — Bronny James made his 2025 summer league debut, scoring 10 points in 11 minutes during the Lakers’ 103-83 rout of the Miami Heat in a California Classic game on Sunday afternoon at the Chase Center. The Lakers held a 13-point lead at halftime, survived a 10-0 Miami run to begin the third quarter, went back ahead by 10 with 3:57 left in the third and maintained a double-digit advantage the rest of the way. Cole Swider again set th…
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