Lakers second-round pick Adou Thiero won't participate in the team's summer league games. He's in the final stages of his return to play process from a left knee ailment he dealt with at Arkansas. He's expected to be fully cleared for training camp.

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

Incoming second-year guards Bronny James and Quincy Olivari will take part in summer league play for the Lakers, as will Dalton Knecht, a sharpshooting wing who had a promising rookie season. Their full summer league roster has been announced,

While acquiring Deandre Ayton is a sure-fire win, the Lakers need to make a few more moves to truly position themselves as contenders.

Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson debate where the Los Angeles Lakers rank in the Western Conference after adding Deandre Ayton.