LOS ANGELES — Bronny James is set to start splitting his time between the Los Angeles Lakers and the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate, although Coach JJ Reddick noted that these arrangements may be subject to change.

According to a recent report, Bronny is anticipated to transition between both teams after the Lakers finish a five-game road trip on November 6. The South Bay Lakers are scheduled to kick off their season on November 9 against the Salt Lake City Stars.

During a press conference, Reddick mentioned, “Our plans remain flexible and can evolve based on the current circumstances.” This statement came before the Lakers’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He added, “I believe we have two players in uniform today who were not even dressed for the game yesterday.” Reddick emphasized that the strategy for Bronny to move between the Lakers and South Bay has been the intention from the start, sharing that both he and General Manager Rob Pelinka have discussed it frequently, along with LeBron James.

Bronny was selected as the 55th overall pick in the June draft following a season at the University of Southern California. In the NBA, it is common for most second-round picks to spend time in the G League during their rookie season, typically under two-way contracts.

In a recent game, Bronny played three minutes during the Lakers’ 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He averaged 4.2 points and 16.2 minutes of play across six preseason games.

This Saturday, the Lakers will host the Sacramento Kings before heading out on their road trip, which includes a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. LeBron James, who previously played eleven seasons for the Cavaliers and led them to an NBA title in 2016, hails from Akron, Ohio. Notably, Bronny was also born there in 2004.

During a media day event last month, LeBron shared his expectations for Bronny to balance his time between the NBA and the G League. He expressed his desire to see his son improve as a basketball player, whether he is with the Lakers or playing with the G League team. “We want to ensure he remains accountable, and in turn, he’ll hold us accountable,” LeBron noted. “This mutual accountability will help us all improve, as we are one collective team. The South Bay reflects our values, and vice versa. We will continue to build on our progress, and I have no doubt he will, too, because that’s his nature.”