"Yeah, we want him to play on the ball," Lakers assistant and Vegas Summer League coach Lindsay Harding said, according to Brad Turner of The Los Angeles Times. "Especially in tight moments, I like the ball in his hands and I want him to make those decisions."

LAS VEGAS — Cole Swider racked up a game-high 21 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-81 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA 2K26 Summer League on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center.

James sat near L.A. assistant Greg St. Jean for most of the third quarter and spoke with other members of the coaching staff in attendance.

With the NBA Summer League now in full swing, multiple former Longhorns are battling for roster spots. That includes Arthur Kaluma, who signed with the Los Angeles Lakers shortly following the NBA Draft. While the Lakers roster is full of talent, Kaluma has impressed over the last week.

Cooper Flagg’s first and likely only NBA Summer League is over. The Dallas Mavericks have shut down the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft after two summer league games, according to a person who spoke S

Cooper Flagg had a decent debut for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League, logging 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a block in 32 minutes of work in an 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.