The Los Angeles Lakers and Bronny James took on the Dallas Mavericks in their Las Vegas NBA Summer League opener on Thursday night. It was the first matchup between the former USC Trojans guard and Mavericks No.

Former Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton was introduced as a new member of the Los Angeles Lakers this week. During the press conference, Ayton said he learned a lot during his two seasons in Portland but was looking forward to winning with the Lakers.

Amid trade rumors, Rich Paul addresses LeBron James' future with the Lakers, who are pivoting towards a futuristic vision led by Luka Doncic. James is

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Catch the summer league action tonight at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN as both 1-1 teams meet in San Francisco with multiple streaming options available.

Miles Arrowsmith tripled during an eight-run sixth inning as the A Lakers defeated the Kootenai Valley Rangers in their first game at the John R. Harp Tournament Friday. The Lakers (26-23) followed the victory with an evening loss to the Bozeman Bucks 7-3.

Rookie Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew rave reviews all around after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers,

Bronny James and Dalton Knecht will suit up for Los Angeles while Golden State awaits clearance for newly acquired players Alex Toovey and Will Richard.