Yaxel Lendeborg of the Warriors made his NBA first appearance against the Lakers at the California Classic on July 3, per USA Today. The matchup gave rookies and developing players a first look at professional competition. Cameron Carr logged court time for the Lakers in his first Summer League outing, the report adds. He highlighted focus and protective work in front of scouts and evaluators. Charles Bediako appeared for the Lakers despite a recent court battle in Alabama, per On3. The league games serve as early rounds of team sorting before the season starts.