The Lakers opened their preseason schedule Friday against the Timberwolves without LeBron James, who was out for "rest," per ESPN. But he plans on playing in L.A.'s second preseason game against the Suns on Sunday.

Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason game when the Lakers host Minnesota in the first of Los Angeles’ two games in the Coachella Valley.

LeBron James watched on from the bench as his son, Bronny James, played his first NBA preseason minutes on Friday.