Bronny James’ journey as an NBA player continues as preseason action gets underway.
James, the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, moves one step closer to making his regular season when the Lakers take the floor for six preseason games. The first game on LA’s exhibition schedule comes when it hosts a new-look Minnesota team at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
Will James play in the Lakers’ preseason debut? Here is everything to know about his status for the preseason opener and whether or not you should expect to see him on the floor.
Is Bronny James playing tonight?
James is not listed on the official injury report for Friday’s game, clearing him to be active for the game.
It is worth noting that the Lakers have 21 players on their training camp roster and it is unclear where James falls in the rotation. If he is available, James’ chances of playing in the game depend on the rotations of new head coach JJ Redick and how much he prioritizes reps for the team’s younger players.
What time is Bronny James playing tonight?
- Date: Friday, Oct. 4
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. PT
James and the Lakers take on the Timberwolves on Friday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 p.m. ET, which is 7:30 p.m. local time.
The game will be played at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., home of Arena Hockey League’s Coachella Valley Firebirds.
What channel is Bronny James playing on tonight?
- Date: Friday, Oct. 4
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live streaming: Sling TV
The NBA preseason game between James’ Lakers and the Timberwolves will air on NBA TV. Those without cable can stream the game on Sling TV.
Sling is the home for avid sports fans offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Lakers NBA preseason schedule 2024
Here is the Lakers full six-game schedule for the 2024 preseason:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Friday, Oct. 4 | vs. Timberwolves | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Sunday, Oct. 6 | vs. Suns | 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Thursday, Oct. 10 | at Bucks | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Tuesday, Oct. 15 | vs. Warriors | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Thursday, Oct. 17 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| Friday, Oct. 18 | at Warriors | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2 |
