The Lakers assigned rookie guard Bronny James to their South Bay Lakers affiliate on Thursday, clearing the way for James to make his NBA G League debut on Saturday night in El Segundo.

James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James, has appeared in four games for the Lakers this season, including a moment on the floor alongside his father in the team’s season opener.

During the Lakers’ most recent trip, Bronny James scored his first career NBA points, prompting a huge ovation in Cleveland.

Lakers second-year players Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis have also been with the South Bay Lakers during training camp.

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

“The plan for Bronny to alternate between the Lakers roster and the South Bay roster, that’s always been the plan since day one,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said earlier this season. “(Managing Director) Rob (Pelinka) and I talked about that. LeBron has talked about that.”

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