Lakers second-year assistant Jud Buechler will be the head coach for their Las Vegas Summer League from July 7-17, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Buechler joined Luke Walton’s coaching staff last season after playing 12 seasons in the NBA and being a part of the Chicago Bull’s three NBA championship title runes (1996-98). After Buechler attended the University of Arizona under Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson (1986-90), Lakers coach Luke Walton played for the Wildcats from 1999 to 2003.
This year’s summer league team will feature No. 2 pick Lonzo Ball, second-year forward Brandon Ingram, second-year center Ivica Zubac, No.