Robbie Avila struggles in Lakers Summer League debut against Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Robbie Avila made his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers during the Summer League on July 7. In an 88-84 victory over the Spurs, he played 14 minutes but struggled statistically, recording only 2 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists. Avila, an undrafted rookie from Saint Louis, is vying for a roster spot but faced challenges in his performance, raising questions about his impact on the team. He will need to improve in subsequent games to convince the coaching staff of his value.
- •Robbie Avila scored 2 points in 14 minutes of play.
- •He recorded 1 rebound and 2 assists with 1 turnover.
- •Avila went 1-for-6 from the field and 0-for-2 from three-point range.
- •The Lakers won the game 88-84 against the Spurs.
- •Avila's next opportunity to perform will be in upcoming Summer League games.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Robbie Avila made his Lakers debut, but the problems showed immediately
"Avila is going to have to impress to earn a roster spot.
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