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- Lakers’ Summer League roster features 2024 draft picks and two-way signings.
- Jalen Hood-Schifino to miss Summer League due to back surgery recovery.
- Maxwell Lewis and Colin Castleton to take on leadership roles for the team.
- Dane Johnson, not JJ Redick, to coach the Lakers during Summer League.
Lakers Gear Up for Summer League with Fresh Faces and Leadership
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to showcase their new talent in the upcoming Summer League, starting with the California Classic and moving on to the Las Vegas Summer League.
The team’s roster includes recent draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, alongside two-way contract players Armel Traore and Blake Hinson. They’ll be joined by last year’s second-round pick Maxwell Lewis and two-way player Colin Castleton, who is currently a restricted free agent. However, Jalen Hood-Schifino, last year’s first-round pick, will be absent as he recovers from back surgery performed in March.
With a mix of rookies and experienced players, the Lakers are looking to Lewis and Castleton to provide leadership. Castleton has expressed enthusiasm for leading the team, which he hopes will be a stepping stone in his career with the Lakers. The coaching reins for the Summer League will be held by South Bay Lakers head coach Dane Johnson, as head coach JJ Redick focuses on other priorities, including staff and roster development.
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