Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 10, 2025.

Bronny James will make his second career start when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

James and Jake LaRavia will start for the Lakers after Rui Hachimura (calf) and Marcus Smart (illness) were ruled out for the game.

Deandre Ayton, Austin Reaves, and Luka Doncic will round out the starting lineup against the Bucks.

Bronny James stats

James has played in eight games this season and averaged 2.3 points, 1.9 assists and one rebound in 12.1 minutes.

He has seen an increase in minutes so far this season, having played just 6.7 minutes during his rookie season.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bronny James will start alongside Luka Doncic as Lakers take on Bucks

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