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Bronny James and the Lakers will be looking to capture their first win of the summer as they kick off their Las Vegas Summer League run with a matchup against the Rockets on Friday.

James struggled offensively at the California Classic Summer League, averaging just 3.5 points per game while shooting 25 percent from the field. However, he did manage to make an impact on the defensive end of the floor, posting 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.

Now, the question is whether James, the No. 55 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, will be able to take a step forward against a different crop of opponents in Las Vegas. With reigning Las Vegas Summer League MVP Cam Whitmore and first-round pick Reed Sheppard expected to take the floor for the Rockets, James and the Lakers should have their hands full.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of James' next NBA Summer League game, including how to watch Lakers vs. Rockets.

What channel is Bronny James NBA Summer League game on today?

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: Sling

The NBA Summer League matchup between the Lakers and Rockets will air nationally on ESPN. Those without cable can catch the action on Sling.

Bronny James NBA Summer League game start time

  • Date: Friday, July 12
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

Lakers vs. Rockets will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, July 12. The game will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Lakers vs. Rockets radio station

You can listen to Lakers vs. Rockets live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 86.

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NBA Summer League tickets 2024

Tickets to NBA Summer League games are available on StubHub. You can explore seating charts and prices via the link below.

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Lakers NBA Summer League schedule 2024

California Classic Summer League scores, results

DateResult
July 6Kings 2 108, Lakers 94
July 7Warriors 92, Lakers 68
July 10Heat 80, Lakers 76

Las Vegas Summer League schedule

DateMatchupTime (ET)TV channel
July 12vs. Rockets7:30 p.m.ESPN, Sling
July 15vs. Celtics10:30 p.m.NBA TV, Sling
July 17vs. Hawks9:30 p.m.ESPN, Sling
July 18vs. Cavaliers9 p.m.ESPN, Sling

Lakers NBA Summer League roster 2024

NumberPlayer
4Dalton Knecht
9Bronny James Jr.
14Colin Castleton
21Maxwell Lewis
27Vincent Valerio-Bodon
29Sean East II
30Grayson Murphy
31Tommy Kuhse
36Blake Hinson
37Armel Traore
39Mohamed Diarra
41Quincy Olivari
50Kyle Mangas
55Joirdon Nicholas

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Isaiah Lucas is a freelance writer for The Sporting News. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. When he's not writing or watching sports, you can find him getting buckets in the gym and hitting smashes on the pickleball court.