Lakers showcase depth in summer league opener against Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their summer league schedule with a 96-84 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday. The Lakers built a significant lead in the second quarter and shot 53.6% from the field. Four players stood out, including Arthur Kaluma, who scored 15 points off the bench, and Adou Thiero, who contributed 20 points and showcased his presence on both ends of the floor. Cameron Carr, the 24th overall pick in the recent draft, added 18 points, continuing to demonstrate his potential for the upcoming season.
- •Lakers outscored Thunder 53.6% to 41.4% in shooting.
- •Arthur Kaluma led the bench with 15 points.
- •Adou Thiero recorded a game-high 20 points.
- •Cameron Carr contributed 18 points and looks poised for rotation minutes.
- •Lakers forced 20 turnovers during the game.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Four standouts from Lakers' summer league game on Friday
"The Lakers had a fairly impressive outing on Friday in their first game of the main NBA summer league.
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