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Recap: Chris Mañon’s Dominant Two-Way Play Propels Lakers In California Classic Win Over Spurs

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July 7, 2026

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Recap: Chris Mañon’s Dominant Two-Way Play Propels Lakers In California Classic Win Over Spurs

Following a sudden-death, double-overtime comeback win against the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team looked to close out the California Classic with back-to-back wins, taking on the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center. They did exactly that as a strong second half resulted in an 88-84 win over the Spurs to head []

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· Jul 11, 2026

Adou Thiero Feels Game Slowing Down For Him After Breakout Summer League Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their 2026 Las Vegas Summer League slate on a high note, cruising to an easy victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder behind a stellar performance from Adou Thiero. The second-year forward filled up the statsheet with 20 points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks on 8-of-14 []

Variety

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· Jul 1, 2026

LISTEN: So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.’s Sports Star Power

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. James is undeniably one of the greatest to ever play the game. []

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· Jun 24, 2026

Knicks Trade No. 25 Pick Sergio De Larrea To Mavs For No. 30 Pick Koa Peat; Trade Peat To Suns

The New York Knicks traded No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea to the Dallas Mavericks for No. 30 pick Koa Peat and two second-round picks. The Knicks then traded Peat to the Suns for three second-round picks and cash. One of the second-round picks includes No. 47 on Wednesday night. The Knicks currently have the No. 31, No. 47, and No. 55 pick in this year's second round. Shams Charania of ESPN is also reporting that the team is expected to move the No. 31 pick.

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Related coverage for "Recap: Chris Mañon’s Dominant Two-Way Play Propels Lakers In California Classic Win Over Spurs": Lakers Nation — Adou Thiero Feels Game Slowing Down For Him After Breakout Summer League Performance. Variety — LISTEN: So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.’s Sports Star Power. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Knicks Trade No. 25 Pick Sergio De Larrea To Mavs For No. 30 Pick Koa Peat; Trade Peat To Suns