Bronny James struggles in Lakers’ loss to Mavs

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks tonight in the Summer League. This wasn’t just any Summer League game, however.

This was the matchup of Cooper Flagg and Bronny James. Would Bronny step his game up to prove he has a brighter future?

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Bronny opened the scoring, hitting his first shot, a step-back over Flagg. He followed that up by hitting a three in Flagg’s face.

Bronny James stepback OVER Cooper Flagg ????‍????

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— ESPN (@espn) July 11, 2025

It appeared that Bronny was going to have himself a huge game, but that basically was his night. After scoring five quick points on 2-2 shooting, Bronny scored just three points for the remainder of the game on 0-6 shooting, including 0-5 from three.

The Lakers lost 87-85, failing in the clutch as Bronny missed a three as time expired.

BRONNY JAMES FOR THE WIN ???????????? pic.twitter.com/3gyCqLfeTM

— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) July 11, 2025

Bronny is still trying to find his way in the league. He won’t have the freedom Flagg will have, but maybe Bronny can develop into a solid role player, helping his team win an NBA championship.

About the Author Published Jul 10, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1