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.

According to NBA insider Dan Woike, this move is primarily centered on salary cap considerations. In terms of what the Lakers received for being part of this trade, Woike confirmed that their contribution was making a move in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft to select Arkansas' Adou Thiero.

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.

The chatter around LBJ leaving L.A has become more than a whisper. And now, there are odds for his next team. See which squads could be in the running.