Lakers opener: LeBron out; Bronny day-to-day

LeBron James, Bronny James, JJ Redick (Los Angeles Lakers)
October 2025

LeBron will miss the Warriors opener with sciatica. Bronny is day-to-day after an ankle issue; he practiced in a modified capacity. Jaxson Hayes is available. Rotation decisions will track Bronny’s NBA vs G-League balance. The staff emphasises incremental workload progressions and game-readiness thresholds. Redick praised Bronny’s year-over-year development while deferring final minutes to health responses and roster continuity.