Lakers second-round pick Adou Thiero won't participate in the team's summer league games. He's in the final stages of his return to play process from a left knee ailment he dealt with at Arkansas. He's expected to be fully cleared for training camp.

The team, featuring Bronny James, Dalton Knecht and other rookies and young players, will open play Saturday in San Francisco at the California Classic.

Incoming second-year guards Bronny James and Quincy Olivari will take part in summer league play for the Lakers, as will Dalton Knecht, a sharpshooting wing who had a promising rookie season. Their full summer league roster has been announced,

Lakers Star Austin Reaves' Agent Responds to Reported Luka Doncic Rift originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Everything the Los Angeles Lakers do going forward will be done with Luka Dončić in mind. The team's latest move, signing center Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million deal, reportedly has his blessing.

Ayton's addition makes the Lakers better on paper. But it will be what happens when no one is watching that demonstrates his biggest impact.

The Los Angeles Lakers were off to a slow start in NBA free agency heading into Wednesday. However, by the end of the day, they had major a huge splash. After signing Jake LaRavia as their first move in free agency,

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star forward LeBron James reportedly has four teams interested in trading for him this offseason.