While normally a post-draft tradition, the formation of Summer League rosters is preceding Thursday evening’s NBA draft this year. Whether it’s COVID expediting the entire offseason, the lack of Summer League last year, or no G League season for the Lakers this season, their work appears to be starting early when it comes to the formation of a roster as reports have begun surfacing.
On Wednesday, JD Shaw of HoopsRumors reported that Zavier Simpson would sign with the Lakers Summer League roster, a return for the Michigan guard who signed as an undrafted free agent with Los Angeles after the 2020 NBA draft.