Darius Bazley’s turning heads in Vegas, but the Lakers fan hype train might already be off the rails. A hot week in July doesn’t equal a playoff role.

Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Update After Leaving Summer League Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht is playing in NBA Summer League action ahead of his second professional campaign. Despite appearing in 78 of LA's 82 games last season, Knecht saw his role fluctuate quite a bit during his rookie year.

The Lakers look to spoil Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks’ summer debut on Thursday in the Las Vegas Summer League kickoff