Overview
- The Lakers announced that Adou Thiero was ruled out of the California Classic finale with a right wrist injury and he sat on the bench wearing a brace.
- Thiero had played in the team’s first two summer league games and averaged about 11 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.5 steals in roughly 23 minutes per game.
- Guard Chris Mañon replaced Thiero in the starting lineup and produced 24 points and eight rebounds as the Lakers beat the Spurs 87-84.
- The organization has added AJ Okereke and converted Chris Mañon and Peter Suder to two-way deals, signaling the team will use summer league play to evaluate multiple young wings and forwards.
- Thiero missed much of last season with injuries, making his summer performance important for his confidence and roster standing and leaving his availability for the upcoming Las Vegas Summer League uncertain.