Bronny James reacts to his unexpected call-up by the Los Angeles Lakers, playing against Tyrese Maxey in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bronny James might not be ready for the NBA quite yet. James received some legitimate minutes in the first quarter of the Lakers’ 118-104 loss to the 76ers on Tuesday and was abused by guard Tyrese Maxey,

Explore the Lakers' coaching decision to give Bronny James extended minutes and how he performed against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, was recalled to the NBA after his 31-point performance in the G League on Friday. Turning in a career-high for the South Bay Lakers, James added two rebounds,

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a brutal loss on Tuesday night to the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-104.  More Lakers:Lakers' Anthony Davis Will Miss Time With Signif

Tyrese Maxey put on a show Tuesday night, torching the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for 43 points as the short-handed Sixers rolled to a 118-104

In a 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard—and son of superstar forward LeBron James— Bronny James struggled in the first ample playing time of his young career. The USC product attempted and missed five shots, and struggled to find his footing defensively against All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers.

Bronny James struggled in his first extensive minutes with the Lakers, missing all his shots to go along with three turnovers, a performance that had coach JJ Redick second-guessing his decision to insert the rookie into his rotation against the 76ers.

Stephen A. Smith has urged LeBron James to protect his son amid his NBA struggles. Bronny James, 20, is in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and featured in a 118-104 loss to the

Stephen A. Smith is pleading with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to get his son Bronny out of the NBA ranks with all deliberate speed.

Tyrese Maxey: 43 pts, 15-26 FGA -Kelly Oubre Jr: 20 pts, 8 rebs -Ricky Council IV: 16 pts, 7 Rebs, 3-6 3PA -Lakers turn the ball over 22 times -Sixers

Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.