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James latest news, Lakers fans can rest assured, Rivers stole the show in "Chinese" outfit

10:25pm, 15 July 2025【Basketball】

In a focus match in the NBA Summer League, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the same city rival Clippers 58-67, but the highlight of the game belongs to the young Lakers player Brownie James. He played for 24 minutes, made 6 of 10 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring the highest score of 17 in the summer league career, plus 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and despite three turnovers, the plus and negative value still reached +5. Brownie's performance in the first half was almost impeccable, with three-pointers and mid-range shooting full firepower, which made people shine. However, his feel declined in the second half, especially in the final quarter, although he scored 5 points after adjustment, a missed serve at the last moment became a regret for the game. Compared with the previous career highest score of 14 points, this time the performance of 17 points is undoubtedly impressive.

At the same time, LeBron James's dynamics have once again become the focus of hot discussion. In recent days, rumors about him being traded have been flying all over the world, from anonymous sources to social media speculation, Lakers fans are feeling like riding a roller coaster. Some people think that James is old and the Lakers should let go of rebuilding; some people firmly believe that he is an indispensable soul for the team. Just as the discussions were getting worse, James personally led the Lakers to appear in the summer league venue to watch the team's game, and this move was like a heavy punch smashing the rumors. The intact of new aid DeAndre Ayton is even more icing on the cake, and the stability of the Lakers lineup is obvious. Fans couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: James is still here, and the Lakers have hope. But opponents may sneer, saying that this is just a face-saving project for veterans, and it still depends on their hard strength in the playoffs. The comment section is probably going to explode.

Looking back last year, the Lakers experienced a difficult time. Anthony Davis was absent due to injury, and facing many powerful enemies in the east and west, the team's prospects were once dim. However, James stood up and joined hands with Rivers and Dennis Schroeder to defeat his strong rivals in a row, creating a soul-stirring victory. During that time, the Lakers led the league in defensive efficiency, ranking third in offensive efficiency, showing amazing dominance. Today, Schroeder is still in the team, and the newly added Ayton and Jack Laravia have taken the team's depth to a higher level. Interestingly, there was another unexpected highlight in the game - Lakers player Austin Rivers appeared in a costume with the words "China", which instantly attracted all the attention. This move not only made him the focus of the sidelines, but also ignited the fans' imagination. Someone joked online: "Does Rivers want to be planned by the Chinese team?" From a simple fashion choice to arousing cross-border associations, this scene undoubtedly adds interest to the game. Supporters think this is Rivers showing his personality and deserves praise.

In the hustle and bustle of the summer league, every step of the Lakers touches the heartstrings of fans. Brownie proved his potential with 17 points, James responded to the trading rumors with his actions, and Rivers caused heated discussion with a "Chinese" outfit. From the performance of the court to the off-court story, the Lakers are attracting attention in their own way. There is one thing that is undoubtedly that the Lakers are still one of the teams that can create the most topics in the NBA.