After being delayed due to COVID-19 last year, the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas will return this summer. On Wednesday, the NBA and Lakers announced the schedules with games starting on Aug. 8 and running through Aug. 17. Each team will play four games before tournament play begins. Every side will play at least five games.
The Lakers will open on Sunday, Aug. 8 against the Suns with the game slated for ESPN2 at 7:30 p.m. PST. The Lakers will then play the Knicks on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 7:00 p.