Bronny did not play in the Lakers' Summer League loss to the Warriors on Saturday. Despite his absence, James is expected to play a major role in the Lakers' rotation next season, and he may even earn a steady place in the second unit as a primary playmaker and ball handler.

Cole Swider shoots 6 for 8 from 3-point range on his way to a game-high 24 points, but Dalton Knecht struggles to find his stroke as the Lakers fall, 89-84, in San Francisco.

Lakers Facing Backlash for Bronny James Decision Before Warriors Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.