Bronny James will make his NBA G League debut on Saturday

The Lakers assigned rookie guard Bronny James to theirs South Bay Lakers affiliate Thursday, paving the way for the 20-year-old to do his thing NBA G League debut Saturday night in El Segundo.

James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James, appeared in four games with the Lakers, including a moment on the floor with his father in the season opener. On the Lakers’ most recent trip, Bronny scored his first NBA points to a standing ovation in Cleveland.

Second-year Lakers Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis have been with the South Bay Lakers throughout their training camp.

Players under contract can move freely between the Lakers and the G League.

“The plan for Bronny to move between the Lakers roster and the South Bay roster, that’s always been the plan since Day 1,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said earlier this season. “Rob (Pelinka, general manager) and I have talked about it. LeBron has talked about it.”

The Lakers host Philadelphia on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.