Lakers Summer League roster: Full updated list of players and schedule

Summer League has officially begun, with the Los Angeles Lakers taking part in the California Classic. All eyes are inevitably on the marquee event in Las Vegas, set to begin later this month, but Los Angeles is starting early with its player development goals.

Headlined by 2024 NBA Draft selections Dalton Knecht and Bronny James Jr., the Lakers project to be one of the most-watched teams of the summer.

Knecht enters Summer League as the reigning SEC Player of the Year and the No. 17 overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft. He's been heralded by many as one of the biggest steals of the year, with Lakers fans hoping to see him provide instant value as a rookie.

Summer League will be a great opportunity for Knecht to prove that he's ready to take the next step in his career and bring his explosive scoring ability to the highest level.

James will be the player who generates the most headlines at Summer League. Selected at No. 55 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, he signed a four-year contract worth just under $7.9 million and will look to prove he can provide two-way value against professional competition.

The rest of the roster shouldn't be overlooked, either, as the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League will provide an opportunity for diamonds in the rough to surface.

Lakers' Summer League Roster

As expected, James and Knecht headline a roster with a few familiar faces. Colin Castleton, who recently re-signed on a two-way contract, returns to the Lakers for Summer League, while intriguing French forward Armel Traore is hoping to make an early impact.

With unexpected standouts such as Sean East II, Blake Hinson, and Tommy Kuhse stealing the show at the California Classic, it's beginning to look like an eventful summer for these roster and rotation hopefuls.

It's a balanced roster, with a clear interest in identifying a quality guard in Summer League competition.

Lakers' California Classic Schedule

The California Classic is an opportunity for players to get a head start on the Summer League festivities. The Lakers have three games lined up, with the last being a July 10 clash against the Miami Heat at San Francisco's Chase Center.

It will operate as something of a preview of what the Lakers' Summer League team could accomplish once Las Vegas rolls around. If you're interested in watching the next generation of purple and gold players develop, you can do so by following the information below.

Subject to change, games aired on ESPN and ESPN2 will also be available to stream on ESPN+.

Lakers' Las Vegas Summer League Schedule

The Las Vegas Summer League is the main event of the season, with every team sending their top up-and-coming players. The Lakers will look to compete, with James and Knecht leading a roster of intriguing individuals into what's certain to be a competitive two weeks.

If you want to get a look at who could be next up for the Lakers, you can find every game on either ESPN or NBA TV, with start times later into the night than at the California Classic.

JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka will be watching on in hopes of seeing the new era of Lakers basketball begin on a high note with a strong showing at Summer League.