The Los Angeles Lakers have a better idea of what its depth at center will look like with Jaxson Hayes expected to return for another season.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is heading into his second season in the NBA. The former USC Trojans guard and son of LeBron James was asked on Wednesday

LeBron's agent Rich Paul has previously told ESPN that "LeBron wants to compete for a championship" and that remains his priority. With how close he is to retirement and their recent addition of Luka Dončić, LeBron's approach and the Lakers approach may no longer match.

Lakers second-round pick Adou Thiero won't participate in the team's summer league games. He's in the final stages of his return to play process from a left knee ailment he dealt with at Arkansas. He's expected to be fully cleared for training camp.

The team, featuring Bronny James, Dalton Knecht and other rookies and young players, will open play Saturday in San Francisco at the California Classic.

Los Angeles Lakers second-round pick Adou Thiero will miss the team’s 2025 Summer League games as he continues to rehab from a knee injury, the team announced, per NBA insider Jovan Buha.