The Los Angeles Lakers will have intriguing young players taking part in summer league play this year.
There is guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, who was selected with the No. 17 pick in Thursday’s draft, and forward Maxwell Lewis, the No. 40 selection. Los Angeles will have several undrafted free agents also taking part: guard D’Moi Hodge, forward Alex Fudge, big man Colin Castleton and guard Damion Baugh.
Two players who were rookies this past 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 as part of the California Classic prior to heading to Las Vegas. They will face the Miami Heat on July 3 at 3 p.m. PDT and the San Antonio Spurs two days later at 5 p.m. PDT.
The contest against the Spurs could 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.