On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.
The Lakers are coming off a 142-111 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Bronny James played five minutes, finishing with four points and one assist while shooting 1/3 from the field and 0/1 from three-point range.
Los Angeles Lakers Announce Bad News For Bronny James Before Knicks Game
For Sunday’s game, the Lakers have announced the news that Bronny has been ruled out with a leg injury.
Via Jovan Buha: “Bronny James Jr. (left lower leg soreness) has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game at New York, per the Lakers.”
Bronny James Jr. (left lower leg soreness) has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game at New York, per the Lakers.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) February 1, 2026
Bronny has yet to get consistent minutes in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.
That said, he is fan-favorite in every arena.
Right now, the 21-year-old is averaging 1.8 points and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 37.0% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range in 26 games.
Via @BronMuse: “BRONNY JAMES IN THE LAST 2 GAMES COMBINED: 12 PTS 2 REB 2 AST 4-6 FG 13 MIN GIVE HIM GABE VINCENT’S MINUTES.”
Lakers. Knicks. Get your popcorn ready 🍿
🕓: 4:00 PM PST
📺: @NBAonNBC, @peacock
📻: ESPN LA 710/980 KFWB pic.twitter.com/wlfzTBvJ0r— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 1, 2026
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The Lakers are currently the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 29-18 record in 47 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 17-10 on the road).
Following the Knicks, the Lakers will visit Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday at Barclays Center.
From 50-point games to triple-doubles.
Take a look back at LeBron’s greatest hits at MSG 🏟️
Lakers-Knicks | Sunday Night Basketball | NBC & Peacock | 7pm/et pic.twitter.com/mlzUXLRrZw
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2026
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On the other side of the matchup, New York is the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 30-18 record in 48 games.
They have won five in a row (and are 19-6 at home).
After the Lakers, the Knicks will visit the Wizards on Tuesday night in Washington, D.C.
let’s have a party at @TheGarden 😎 pic.twitter.com/SeDjseWNIP
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 1, 2026
Last week, Bronny had his best game of the season when he scored eight points while shooting 3/3 from the field against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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