The Los Angeles Lakers will have some intriguing young players taking part in summer league play for them this year.
There is guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, who they selected with the No. 17 pick in Thursday’s draft, and forward Maxwell Lewis, the No. 40 selection. Los Angeles will also have several undrafted free agents taking part in summer league play: guard D’Moi Hodge, forward Alex Fudge, big man Colin Castleton and guard Damion Baugh.
In addition, two players who were rookies this season will also play in the summer league: wing Max Christie and forward Cole Swider.
The Lakers’ schedule for summer league play in Las Vegas is set (all times are in Pacific Daylight Time).
Lakers summer league schedule in Vegas:
7/7: vs. Golden State Warriors (8 p.m.; ESPN)
7/9: vs. Charlotte Hornets (1 p.m.; ESPN2)
7/12: vs. Boston Celtics (7 p.m.; ESPN2)
7:14: vs. Memphis Grizzlies (7:30 p.m.; NBA TV) https://t.co/3SCYsebSBl
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In addition, the Lakers will play in two games prior to heading to Las Vegas as part of the California Classic. They will face the Miami Heat on July 3 at 3 p.m. PDT, then go up against the San Antonio Spurs two days later at 5 p.m. PDT.
The contest against the Spurs could also allow Lakers fans to get a first look at 7-foot-2 Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick who has been described as a generational talent and the most hyped rookie since at least LeBron James.
