LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have had dealt with multiple injuries to begin the 2025-26 season, especially in the backcourt. The Lakers’ injuries have opened up playing time for Bronny James , who is in the second season of his NBA career. James has been called upon by Lakers head coach JJ Redick in recent games to provide backup guard minutes, and he had his most impactful game of the this stretch during the team’s 130-120 win against the Miami Heat on Sunday.

Bronny James’ impact against the Heat was not measured by his box score, instead it came from his defensive play putting on-ball pressure against Davion Mitchell, especially in the fourth quarter as the Lakers were holding off a late Miami rally. Following the game, JJ Redick said he believes James can certainly bui

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