Los Angeles Lakers Announce Summer League Schedule

The Los Angeles Lakers now know when their 2026 NBA Summer League journey will begin. The NBA released the Las Vegas Summer League schedule Friday, giving Lakers fans their first look at one of the organization’s most intriguing young rosters in years.

Lakers Summer League Schedule and How to Watch

The Lakers will open Summer League against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder before facing three more Western Conference rivals. The NBA will announce each team’s fifth and final Summer League game after preliminary play concludes.

Cameron Carr Headlines Lakers’ Young Core

Much of the spotlight will be on Carr, whom the Lakers traded up one spot to select with the No. 24 overall pick. Several draft analysts projected the Baylor standout to come off the board much earlier. Carr averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 37.4% from 3-point range, adding 1.3 blocks per game thanks to his length and athleticism.

Adou Thiero Returns After Injury Delay

Summer League will also mark an important milestone for Thiero. The 22-year-old was held out of last year’s Summer League because of injury, making this his unofficial NBA Summer League debut. Although Thiero appeared in 25 regular-season games for the Lakers during his rookie campaign, he averaged only 6.0 minutes per contest while spending much of the season developing behind a veteran rotation.

Lakers Continue Adding Summer League Talent

The Lakers have also agreed to two-way contracts with Peter Suder and AK Okereke, both of whom are expected to receive extended opportunities in Las Vegas. The supporting cast includes several Exhibit 10 signees. Former Syracuse center William Kyle III averaged 8.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 blocks, while Saint Louis star Robbie Avila, the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, brings floor spacing after shooting 41% from 3-point range.