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,

Report: Lakers, Warriors Among Teams Interested In Damian Lillard

After signing Myles Turner, the Milwaukee Bucks decided to waive and stretch Damian Lillard to open up cap space. That has given the Los Angeles Lakers a major opportunity. Adding Lillard would be a very intriguing option for the Lakers.

The Milwaukee Bucks made headlines this week by officially waiving Damian Lillard, ending a short-lived tenure that never quite matched the hype when he first arrived. Lillard, who suffered a torn Achilles late in the season,

That's why ESPN insider Brian Windhorst believes that Doncic's decision to sign a contract extension will change everything not only for the Lakers but also for the entire league: