Ahead of their pivotal game against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers have sent rookie guard Bronny James back down to the G League. Los Angeles has had James shuffle back and forth between the G League and the NBA but they don't feel that they need him against Denver.

Los Angeles Lakers father and son duo LeBron James and Bronny James are catching heat after the former bailed out of the NBA All-Star Game.

The Lakers' injury report lists Luka Doncic (left calf injury management) and LeBron James (left foot injury management) as probable. Both players are expected to play despite being included in the report. Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) and Bronny James (G League assignment) have already been ruled out.