Bronny James had another forgettable game on Tuesday, logging 15 minutes in the Lakers’ loss to the Sixers. The post Confrontation With LeBron’s Close Circle Forces Stephen a Smith to Clear Controversial Stance on Bronny James’ Misery appeared first on EssentiallySports.

After Smith offered his pointed remarks on TV, he defended his stance on a recent episode of "The Stephen A. Smith Show."

Bronny James got his most playing time of the season on Tuesday night, but struggled mightily against the Philadelphia 76ers, causing a rant from Stephen A. Smith.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, received his second rotation minutes of the season on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. After turning in a 31-point performance in the G League on Friday, James was called upon by Lakers head coach JJ Redick in the first quarter against Philadelphia.

Bronny James got real rotational minutes for the first time this season in the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Bronny played 15 minutes, some of them alongside LeBron James,

With backup point guard Gabe Vincent out due to injury, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was limited in his options behind Austin Reaves. Even still, it came as a bit of a surprise when Bronny James checked into the game in the first quarter.