Here's everything you need to know as the Bulls face the Lakers in their penultimate Summer League game:
The Chicago Bulls face the undefeated Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday in Las Vegas for their fourth game at NBA Summer League.
After grabbing a win against the Washington Wizards in their previous game, the energy of the Bulls seems to be high. Tuesday night’s game highlighted impressive performances by Caleb Wilson and Jaylin Sellers, setting the tone for their fourth game vs. L.A.
Tonight will be a test to see if Chicago can close out their time at Summer League on a high note prior to heading back to the Windy City for training camp.
Wilson is averaging 24.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.3 steals per game through three Summer League contests. While it is yet to be seen whether he will take the floor for either of the Bulls' two remaining games — Thursday against the Lakers and Friday against the Cavaliers — Wilson has more than proven the Bulls right for drafting him so far.
A player who has struggled, however, is No. 15 overall pick Dailyn Swain. The Bulls drafted Swain over Lakers rookie Cameron Carr — the No. 24 overall pick — and Swain has yet to look comfortable at the NBA level. In three Summer League games, the Texas product is averaging 4.3 points per game on a brutal 11.5% shooting clip.
Meanwhile, Carr has helped lead the Lakers to a perfect 3-0 Summer League record by scoring 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting against the Thunder and 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting against the Clippers. The Lakers are one of two currently undefeated teams in Summer League, along with the Hawks, meaning a win over the Bulls on Thursday would give Los Angeles the chance to compete for a Summer League Championship.
Here's everything you need to know before the Bulls face the Lakers on Thursday night:
How to Watch:
- Chicago Bulls (1-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (3-0)
- Tipoff: Thursday, July 16, at 5:00 p.m. CT
- Location: Thomas & Mack Center | Las Vegas, Nevada
- TV: Chicago Sports Network, Amazon Prime Video
Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; The fourth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson after he was selected by the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBetting Odds (DraftKings):
- Betting Line: Lakers -3.5
- Moneyline: Lakers -175, Bulls +145
- Over/Under: 180.5
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Last Game's Starters
Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards (Jul. 14)
- G Kennedy Chandler
- G Jaylin Sellers
- G Dailyn Swain
- F Caleb Wilson
- F Tobe Awaka
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers (Jul. 14)
- G William Hickey
- G Chris Mañon
- G Cameron Carr
- F Adou Thiero
- F Anton Watson
