Undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard stole the show while Cooper Flagg showed flashes of star potential in the Mavericks’ Summer League opener. Dallas edged out the Lakers in a thrilling finish—here’s how the young duo made their mark.

The Lakers got a key status update for rookie big man Eric Dixon who has been dealing with an injury ahead of summer league.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Bronny James took on the Dallas Mavericks in their Las Vegas NBA Summer League opener on Thursday night. It was the first matchup between the former USC Trojans guard and Mavericks No.