Former Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton was introduced as a new member of the Los Angeles Lakers this week. During the press conference, Ayton said he learned a lot during his two seasons in Portland but was looking forward to winning with the Lakers.

Catch the summer league action tonight at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN as both 1-1 teams meet in San Francisco with multiple streaming options available.

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LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers appears increasingly uncertain. The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as a team that is monitoring the situation closely.

Bronny James and Dalton Knecht will suit up for Los Angeles while Golden State awaits clearance for newly acquired players Alex Toovey and Will Richard.

The Cavs are showing interest in reuniting with LeBron James but are only willing to pursue James if he becomes available through a buyout.

The Dallas Mavericks received a gift when they won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, allowing them to select Cooper Flagg first overall. He's one of the most highly-regarded prospects of the last two decades, but he's also one of the youngest. At just 18 years old, he's the second-youngest drafted player ever.