PALM DESERT, Calif. – LeBron James and Anthony Davis did not play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Both players were postponed for halftime but are expected to play in LA’s second game at Acrisure Arena against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

Jaxson Hayes and Max Christie started in their place against Minnesota.

James and Davis come off busy summers traveling the world with Team USA, culminating in winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

James’ son, Lakers rookie Bronny James, saw his first preseason action on Friday, as coach JJ Redick said he plans to experiment with different lineups during the practice schedule.

“Of course there are nerves,” Bronny said Friday morning after the shooting. “Comes with everything. But I’m just excited to get out there and learn and learn from the people that play for me. And if I get a chance to show my game, I’m going to do it to the best of my ability .” of my abilities.”

Bronny said he is willing to hear feedback from his father from the bench if he participates in the game, just as LeBron would sit courtside during Bronny’s high school, AAU and college games so the pair could have an ongoing dialogue .

“Pretty much the same, but now we’re teammates,” Bronny said. “So it’s going to be deeper conversations about the game and stuff like that. So yeah, I’m ready.”