LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League

The LA Lakers head to Chase Center to face their rivals, Golden State Warriors, in the California Classic Summer League, kicking off on Saturday. Both teams have been hard at work, adding more talent to their rosters as they try and compete for a title in 2025-26.

However, the Warriors and the Lakers have made efforts to build for the future by making some promising acquisitions in the 2025 draft. Both teams have also scanned the talent pool and will field their most promising youngsters against each other on Saturday.

LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors game details and odds

The Warriors-Lakers game will take place at Chase Center on Saturday. The game will go live at 6:30 p.m. EST. Fans can stream the contest via NBA League Pass or FuboTV.

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Moneyline: Lakers (-310) vs Warriors (+210)

Odds: Lakers (-6.5) vs. Warriors (+6.5)

Total (O/U): Lakers (o179.5 -110) vs. Warriors (u179.5 -110)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to tipoff, as the odds listed are based on available information at the time of writing.

LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors preview

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The Lakers moved up from the No. 55 pick to No. 36 to get their hands on Adou Thiero in the 2025 draft. Thiero has much upside and has a solid motor defensively, making him a promising acquisition. He lacks range, though, and will need to work on his 3-point shot to make a place for himself in the league.

The Lakers should have quite a formidable Summer League core between Bronny James, Adou Thiero and Dalton Knecht.

Meanwhile, the Warriors drafted Alex Toohey and Will Richard with the 52nd and 56th picks, respectively. Both players have displayed a lot of promise on the defensive end and can also shoot from beyond the arc.

If they perform in the Summer League, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them get regular minutes next season. Isaiah Mobley and Marques Bolden of Golden State are also ones to look out for on Saturday.

LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Summer League roster

Here's a look at the Warriors and the Lakers’ summer league rosters ahead of their game on Saturday.

Lakers

Player	Position
Darius Bazley	Forward
RJ Davis	Forward
Eric Dixon	Forward
DaJuan Gordon	Guard
Bronny James	Guard
Trey Jemison Ill	Guard
TY Johnson	Guard
Arthur Kaluma	Forward

Warriors

Player	Position
Taran Armstrong	Guard
Jules Bernard	Guard
Marques Bolden	Center
LJ Cryer	Guard
Leopold Delauney	Guard
Ja’Vier Francis	Forward
Coleman Hawkins	Forward
Alex Higgins-Titsha	Forward
Blake Hinson	Forward
Chris Manon	Forward
Gabe Madsen	Forward
Bez Mbeng	Guard
Chance McMillian	Guard
Isaiah Mobley	Center

LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors prediction

The Lakers are the favorites to beat the Golden State Warriors at home. Both teams have promising talents in their Summer League rosters, but LA looks better, thanks to the addition of sophomores Bronny James and Dalton Knecht.

Our prediction: The Lakers to win

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LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League | July 5