Overview
- The Lakers announced the 16‑player Summer League roster that the team will field in the California Classic and Las Vegas, with the California Classic opening on Friday, July 3.
- Rookie Cameron Carr, the team’s No. 24 pick acquired in a draft trade, and second‑year forward Adou Thiero headline the group that includes two‑way signees AK Okereke and Peter Suder.
- Assistant coach Ty Abbott will serve as the Summer League head coach and will oversee on‑court evaluations that will inform training‑camp invites and G League assignments.
- Los Angeles’ California Classic opponents are the Warriors (July 3), Heat (July 5) and Spurs (July 6) and its Las Vegas slate includes games vs. OKC, Dallas, the Clippers and Chicago with national broadcasts across ESPN networks and Prime Video.
- Bronny James’ absence from the roster drew media attention as outlets noted the omission while coverage emphasized that Summer League minutes are primarily a short, evaluation‑focused showcase for developing players.