Kaluma Shines as Lakers Add Depth | Los Angeles Lakers News

Lakers’ offseason just got wilder with Walker Kessler and Quentin Grimes joining Luka Doncic, but the real breakout star? Two-way rookie Arthur Kaluma, who dropped 34 points in Summer League and earned a promotion after dominating with the South Bay Lakers. Grimes, courtside and impressed, called Kaluma’s swagger, detail, and aggression NBA-ready — and even said every shot he took felt like it was going in. Kaluma’s rise isn’t the only story — Grimes is stepping into a new role as a primary defender and secondary playmaker, feeling ready to handle more offense, create off pick-and-rolls, and hit corner threes with Luka setting the table. Both Kaluma and fellow two-wayer Chris Mañon looked unstoppable in Summer League — and the Lakers might just have found their next hidden gems. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b0ea7cbf5b318a6