This also comes as Lebron James opted in to his $52.6 million player option, putting his long-term future with the Lakers in jeopardy. Bronny's pedestrian showing isn't a nail in the coffin for his career in Los Angeles, but it's not a good sign in his pursuit of a roster spot this season.

The main on-court event on the NBA summer calendar begins Thursday when the Las Vegas Summer League tips off from Sin City. There are seven games on Thursday's slate, including a matchup between Cooper Flagg's Dallas Mavericks and Bronny James' Los Angeles Lakers.

Bronny James is back with the Los Angeles Lakers for a second year of Summer League action, which began Sunday.