Lakers Summer League Schedule and How to Watch
The Lakers open the Summer League against the defending NBA champions and will then face three other Western Conference teams. The schedule below lists the games, with times and venues:
– Friday, July 10 — Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers (7:00 p.m. PT) at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. TV: Prime
– Saturday, July 11 — Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers (7:00 p.m. PT) at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. TV: ESPN
– Tuesday, July 14 — Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers (7:00 p.m. PT) at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. TV: Prime
– Thursday, July 16 — Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers (3:00 p.m. PT) at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. TV: Prime
The league will announce the fifth and final Summer League game for each team after preliminary play concludes.
Cameron Carr Headlines Lakers’ Young Core
Carr, selected with the No. 24 overall pick after the Lakers traded up, will headline the Lakers’ young core. He averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in college, shooting 37.4% from three-point range and averaging 1.3 blocks per game. At the NBA Draft Combine, Carr measured 6-foot-4½ with a 7-foot-0¾ wingspan and posted one of the top verticals among guards. The team views him as an ideal fit next to Dončić because of his floor-spreading ability, capacity to attack closeouts, finishing strength, and multi-positional defense. Carr’s arrival continues a trend of adding long, athletic wings around Dončić.
Adou Thiero Returns After Injury Delay
Thiero returns after an injury delayed his 2025-26 Summer League appearance. The 22-year-old played 25 regular-season games as a rookie, averaging about 6.0 minutes per game behind veteran rotation players. This Summer League marks his opportunity for a meaningful NBA summer debut. Depending on offseason roster moves, Thiero could compete for a larger role in the 2026-27 season. His size, defensive versatility, and downhill athleticism remain among the Lakers’ most intriguing development projects.
Lakers Continue Adding Summer League Talent
The Lakers have also entered two-way contracts with Peter Suder and AK Okereke, both expected to receive extended opportunities in Las Vegas. The roster includes several Exhibit 10 signees, such as:
– William Kyle III, a former Syracuse center, who averaged 8.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks.
– Robbie Avila from Saint Louis, the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, who shot 41% from three-point range.
– Chase Ross from Marquette, defender Robert McCray from Florida State, and Jacari White from Virginia, all anticipated to vie for training camp consideration.
The NBA Summer League serves as a crucial platform for many entering players. For Carr, it is his first opportunity to demonstrate why he was considered a steal in the first round. For Thiero, it marks a healthy debut after last year’s injury delay. For others, Las Vegas offers the initial chance to prove they belong in the Lakers’ long-term plans.
This article provides a concise overview of the Lakers’ 2026 Summer League slate, the key players to watch, and the roster moves designed to build a competitive, versatile roster around Dončić.
