Bronny James should take the court for his first NBA preseason game, but it doesn't appear he'll share the floor with his dad.
The Lakers will face the Timberwolves in their preseason opener in Palm Springs, giving new Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick a chance to see Bronny in action. However, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported LeBron isn't expected to play Friday.
Redick, who hosted a podcast with LeBron before the Lakers hired him, hasn't revealed specific details about Bronny's role in his rotation, but he is already impressed with the former USC guard.
"Bronny, I feel very fortunate that I get to coach him, because he's young and he's hungry and he's got a lot of inherent skill sets that we can really mold into a really good NBA player," Redick said last month. "On top of that, he's a fantastic kid. He's extremely coachable. He's got the right spirit and energy every single day."
How many minutes will Bronny play against Minnesota? We're about to find out.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Timberwolves, including TV and streaming options for Bronny's preseason debut.
How to watch Bronny James preseason game: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: Sling
Lakers vs. Timberwolves will air on NBA TV. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
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Lakers vs. Timberwolves start time
- Date: Friday, Oct. 4
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. CT | 7:30 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Timberwolves will tip off at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 4. The game will be played at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, Calif.
Lakers preseason schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Timberwolves | 10:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 6 | vs. Suns | 9:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 10 | at Bucks | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 15 | vs. Warriors | 10 p.m. |
| Oct. 17 | at Suns | 10 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | at Warriors | 10:30 p.m. |
Timberwolves preseason schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 4 | at Lakers | 10:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 11 | vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 13 | at Knicks | 6 p.m. |
| Oct. 16 | at Bulls | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Nuggets | 8 p.m. |
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