After the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs opened the action, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors followed in a matchup that featured several highly anticipated debuts — particularly for the Lakers. While second-round pick Adou Thiero and rookie guard Bronny James were both sidelined, the Lakers' Summer League roster still included names like Dalton Knecht, RJ Davis, Cole Swider, Eric Dixon, and Julian Reese — the younger brother of Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese.