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The LA Lakers will be among the first few teams to begin their 2024 NBA Summer League schedules this weekend. They are participating in the California Classic and the Las Vegas Summer League. It's been a quiet offseason, but LA had a solid draft. They acquired Dalton Knecht, a consensus top-10 prospect, with the No. 17 pick and LeBron James' son Bronny James with the No. 55 pick, who will lead the Summer League roster.
Meanwhile, new head coach JJ Redick will be in focus, too. Under his leadership, the team's prospects have already hit the gym before the new season. He's also closely involved in the Summer League, even though he's not coaching. LA's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers' head coach, Dane Johnson, will lead the team from the sidelines.
With a lack of movement this offseason and no new player additions via trade or free agency, the Summer League appears to be an exciting time for Lakers fans. It'll give them a first glimpse at Knecht and Bronny to see if they have something to cheer for amid this quiet offseason.
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The Lakers have nearly always boasted exciting talent in the NBA Summer League, and the 2024 season is no different. Here's a look at the roster and schedule.
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LA Lakers 2024 Summer League Roster
The LA Lakers announced their 2024 Summer League roster on Jul. 2 after 2024 rookie class Bronny James and Dalton Knecht's introductory press conferences. The team also had its first practice with the prospects in head coach JJ Redick's attendance. Here are the players on the team's Summer League roster:
The key players for the Lakers would be Bronny James, Dalton Knecht, Maxwell Lewis and Colin Castleton. All are in contention to bag rotation minutes in the regular season. Jalen Hood-Schifino is a notable absentee. The second-year guard will not play in the Summer League as he's recovering from a back injury that kept him out for most of the 2023-24 season.
LA Lakers 2024 Summer League Schedule
The LA Lakers will tip off their Summer League season in the California Classic Summer League, featuring the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs. It begins on Saturday (Jul. 6) against the Kings, followed by a game against the Warriors and the Heat.
Here's the Lakers' California Classic Summer League schedule:
Meanwhile, the Lakers begin their Las Vegas Summer League tournament on Jul. 12 against the Rockets. They will play against the Celtics, Hawks and Cavaliers, too.
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