Bronny did not play in the Lakers' Summer League loss to the Warriors on Saturday. Despite his absence, James is expected to play a major role in the Lakers' rotation next season, and he may even earn a steady place in the second unit as a primary playmaker and ball handler.

Lakers Turn Heads With Surprise Bronny James Decision on Saturday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers got their summer league action started in the California Classic on Saturday, but second-year guard Bronny James is still waiting to hit the floor.

The Lakers dropped their first game of the California Classic at Chase Center to the Golden State Warriors 89-84 on Saturday after leading by double digits in the first half.The Lakers struggled defensively in the second half,