The Los Angeles Lakers and Bronny James took on the Dallas Mavericks in their Las Vegas NBA Summer League opener on Thursday night. It was the first matchup between the former USC Trojans guard and Mavericks No.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg described his NBA Summer League debut as "one of the worst games of my life," but drew praise from coaches and opposing guard Bronny James after a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers' Deandre Ayton Doesn't Hold Back About Luka Doncic He also noted that he has heard from Luka Doncic. "Hasn't happened yet," Ayton said. "I did get one from Luka." It has become clear that Rob Pelinka and the Lakers are building around Luka Doncic.

Newly signed Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton may have just hinted at tension between LeBron James and the organization after revealing that The King hasn't reached out to him since he made the decision to join the Purple and Gold.