The Lakers are playing a robust seven-game summer schedule. The first three against the Warriors, Heat and Spurs are part of the 2025 California Classic held at the Chase Center. The latter four comprise the Lakers' four-game Summer League slate, leading to hopefully an appearance in the four-team tournament and championship.
The summer schedule allows prospects and rookies to gain key minutes and work on their development. After an underwhelming rookie season, Bronny James missed the Lakers' first summer game. He made his debut on Sunday afternoon against the Heat.
James could make the regular-season roster if LeBron uses his pull to persuade head coach J.J. Redick, but the father-son duo already made history last season, so the younger James will look to prove he is deserving of a roster spot on his own.
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Here is how James played against Miami in the California Classic.
Bronny James stats vs. Heat
Bronny James has played 11 minutes against Miami. Here are his stats from Sunday afternoon's game against the Heat.
- 10 points
- 2 rebounds
- 0 assists
- 1 steals
- 0 blocks
- 3-7 FG
- 2-5 3FG
- 2-2 FT
- +4 plus-minus
All of James' stats came from the first half of the game. He ended up sitting the entire second half as the Lakers easily won 103-83 over the Heat.
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Bronny James highlights vs. Heat
James reminded people who he was throwing down a monster dunk after a steal in the first quarter of the game.
BRONNY JAMES WITH THE HUGE THROWDOWN 😮💨
— NBA (@NBA) July 6, 2025
MIA-LAL | California Classic on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/D9ctrSHfgn
James took a page out of his dad's playbook, knocking down a corner three with a defender in his face.
Bronny James makes the contested corner 3 (with a replay) pic.twitter.com/lSTxrQBHTd
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) July 6, 2025