Lakers consider retaining Summer League standout Arthur Kaluma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Arthur Kaluma, a former undrafted player for the Los Angeles Lakers, is performing impressively in the 2025 Summer League, averaging 20.3 points over four games. Kaluma, who previously signed with the Lakers and spent time in the G-League, is shooting 63.9% from the field and has become one of the top players in the tournament. The Lakers are weighing their options to retain him, as he does not have a guaranteed contract for the coming season, and they may need to make roster adjustments to secure him before other teams express interest.
- •Kaluma is averaging 20.3 points in Summer League play.
- •He is shooting 63.9% from the field and 54.5% from three.
- •Kaluma previously signed with the Lakers after going undrafted.
- •He played in the G-League last season, averaging 13.8 points.
- •The Lakers may need to make roster changes to keep him.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Must Act Fast to Keep Summer League Breakout Arthur Kaluma
"The Los Angeles Lakers have seen their scouting pay off in a big way again, this time, on a player that they know plenty of. The post Lakers Must Act Fast to Keep Summer League Breakout Arthur Kaluma appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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