LAS VEGAS — Cole Swider racked up a game-high 21 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-81 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA 2K26 Summer League on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center.

Cole Swider scores 21 points and Darius Bazley adds a double-double with five blocked shots in a 94-81 win. With LeBron James watching from a courtside seat, Bronny James adds 14 points.

Dalton Knecht News Surfaces After Missing Lakers Summer League Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Heading into his sophomore season, Dalton Knecht was a player to keep an eye on for the Los Angeles Lakers during Summer League as teams expect second-year players to show considerable development.

James sat near L.A. assistant Greg St. Jean for most of the third quarter and spoke with other members of the coaching staff in attendance.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans When: 5:30 p.m. PT, July 10 Where: Thomas & Mack Center Watch: ESPN2 Similar to what happened at the beginning of the California Classic, the Lakers failed to start this Summer League tournament on a strong note.

Cole Swider had a productive night as the Lakers picked up a solid win over the Pelicans in Summer League action.