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 inexperienced players a first look at pro competition. Cameron Carr logged minutes for the Lakers in his first Summer League outing, the report adds. He stressed focus and defensive work in front of coaches 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.