Los Angeles Lakers Announce Roster Move Before Bulls Game

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Minnesota Timberwolves (at home).

The Lakers won by a score of 120-106.

Bronny James played two minutes, finishing with one assist.

Los Angeles Lakers Make Roster Moves After Bulls Game

GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – NOVEMBER 03: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on November 03, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Before the Lakers host the Chicago Bulls (on Thursday), they announced that they had made a roster move.

Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guards Bronny James Jr. and Dalton Knecht along with forward Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers.”

Bronny James This Season

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Bronny is in his second season as a pro (all with the Lakers).

The former USC guard is averaging 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range in 32 games.

Adou Thiero This Season

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 28: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Thiero is in the middle of his rookie season after playing college basketball at Kentucky and Arkansas.

He is averaging 1.5 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field in 19 games.

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype wrote (on July 6): “The Los Angeles Lakers signed No. 36 pick Adou Thiero to a 3-year, $5.95 million deal, which includes two fully guaranteed years and a third-year team option, sources told @hoopshype. He averaged 15.1 points on 54.5% shooting, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals for Arkansas as a junior”

Dalton Knecht This Season

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 21: Rui Hachimura #28 and Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk before a season opening game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Knecht is in the middle of his second NBA season (all with the Lakers).

He is averaging 4.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 30.7% from three-point range in 48 games.

Los Angeles Lakers After T-Wolves Win

GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Lakers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 40-25 record in 65 games.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won six out of ten).

After the Bulls, the Lakers will remain at home to host the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

A Look At The Bulls

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 03: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

The Bulls are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 27-38 record in 65 games.

They have won three out of their last ten.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar