Overview

• Adou Thiero, the Lakers’ 36th overall pick, has been sidelined for both the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League while he finishes recovery from a left knee injury.
• The Lakers unveiled a 16-player Summer League roster that includes last year’s draft picks Bronny James and Dalton Knecht as well as undrafted signees and former NBA players Cole Swider and Darius Bazley.
• The roster reflects a focus on player development and competitive evaluation by blending rookies, two-way contract players and NBA veterans.
• Los Angeles will open its Las Vegas schedule on July 10 against the Dallas Mavericks and top pick Cooper Flagg, offering a preseason preview of an October rematch.
• The organization expects Thiero to be fully cleared for training camp this fall after completing the final stages of his return-to-play process.