When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Dončić last season, they seemingly landed the future of their franchise for years to come, but Dončić staying with the team long term isn't so cut and dry.

Despite losing to the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James is showing off his development in the NBA Summer League. The former USC Trojans star led his team with 17 points in the losing effort.

Since acquiring Luka Doncic earlier this year, the Los Angeles Lakers clarified that they consider him the face of the franchise.

Jordan Miller’s crisp offensive performance helped offset a similarly impressive effort from Bronny James and vaulted the Los Angeles Clippers to a 67-58 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA 2K26 Summer League battle at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Monday night.

With the Los Angeles Lakers dropping a brand new trade condition for LeBron James, all but two franchises remain eligible.