Los Angeles Lakers fans will have to wait until October to see Luka Dončić, LeBron James and the primary contributors on the roster take the court, but they will get a glimpse at some of the younger players on the team in Summer League this month.

The team, featuring Bronny James, Dalton Knecht and other rookies and young players, will open play Saturday in San Francisco at the California Classic.

The Los Angeles Lakers further shored up their depth at center by bringing back center Jaxson Hayes, according to ESPN. Hayes' one-year pact with the Lakers was reached on Thursday, the day after news broke that the team will sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal.

A day after adding free agent center Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly agreed to a deal on Thursday to bring back their incumbent at the position, Jaxson Hayes.

While the center spot has been the obvious focus of the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 NBA offseason, it's not the only position in need of an upgrade.

Three of the NBA’s most prominent franchises — the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Golden State Warriors — are