Lakers vs. Suns 2022 Summer League preview for July 8

Jul 5, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the first quarter at the California Summer League at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 5, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the first quarter at the California Summer League at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports /
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Fans got just a taste of Los Angeles Lakers Summer League action last week when the team played three games in the California Classic. Now, the Lake Show head into the main portion of Summer League in Las Vegas. The purple and gold will kickstart their Vegas games off against the Phoenix Suns.

There are some interesting players on the Lakers Summer League roster to watch. Second-round pick Max Christie and two-way signing Scotty Pippen Jr. are the biggest highlights on the roster. However, there are also G League standouts like Jay Huff and Mason Jones, as well as players looking to make a name for themselves like Paris Bass.

One familiar name the Lakers will be without in Vegas is Mac McClung. Los Angeles signed McClung as an undrafted free agent last season and he was recently poached by the Golden State Warriors to play on their Summer League team.

All in all, the Lakers are guaranteed four Summer League games in Vegas over the next week and if things go well, they could end up playing more. After watching an uninspired Lakers team play last year, the effort of the Summer League team is going to be a nice switch up.

What channel is the Lakers-Suns Summer League game on?

The Lakers and Suns will be playing on ESPN2 with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. PDT.

Is there a Lakers-Suns Summer League live stream?

Check out FuboTV for a live stream of the game. All new users get a seven-day free trial.

When is the Lakers’ next Summer League game?

Lakers fans do not have to wait long to see the purple and gold back in action. The team will get a day off on Saturday to go do whatever it is young adults do in Las Vegas on a Saturday before squaring off against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.

And as always, be sure to check back here at Lake Show Life for our post-game breakdown of the Lakers Summer League games, courtesy of Ron Agers.