Bronny James set to make preseason debut with Lakers

LeBron James is unlikely to join his eldest son on the court against the Timberwolves, but fans can expect to see the 39-year-old superstar in action against Phoenix on Sunday. This game holds extra significance as it falls on Bronny's 20th birthday.

The Lakers made no pregame announcement, but ESPN reported that LeBron won’t play against Minnesota 

as he eases back into competition

 after a busy summer. LeBron and Anthony Davis were both on the U.S. team that won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

Lakers coach JJ Redick said Thursday that 

both LeBron James and Davis

 will play in at least one game this weekend.

Bronny James was the Lakers’ second-round draft pick, and he played for the team in summer league competition in Las Vegas. The 6-foot-2 guard is expected to play for the Lakers in the preseason before spending a significant portion of the upcoming season with the G League’s South Bay Lakers.

“Of course there’s nerves,” Bronny said after the Lakers’ pregame shootaround. “But I’m just excited to go out there and learn from the people playing in front of me, and if I get a chance to showcase what I can do, I’m going to do that.”