NBA Summer League, Los Angeles Lakers and James
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Cooper Flagg's Mavs debut against Bronny James and the Lakers is the most-expensive NBA Summer League ticket on record, per @TickPick. • Lower bowl tickets: $650 • Courtside seats: $2,500 pic.twitter.com/jbfqw130sJ
SAN FRANCISCO – Cole Swider racked up 20 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-83 victory over the Miami Heat in the California Classic on Sunday at Chase Center. Swider and Bronny James led the Lakers to a hot start, combining for 22 points in the first half. Swider racked up 12 points on 4-for-6 shooting, while James tallied 10 points.
Ethan Taylor, an Air Force grad and Falcons captain, is chasing history with the Lakers in NBA Summer League — no Academy player has ever made an NBA roster.
The Los Angeles Lakers could move on from a four-time NBA champion via a blockbuster trade to the New York Knicks.
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel's favorite summer league memory is D'Angelo Russell's game-winner for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016.
LeBron James has been with the Lakers for seven years. He recently exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, but could be open to exploring options outside Los Angeles.