Walton to Have Surgery, Summer League Update

Lakers forward Luke Walton will undergo surgery on his ankle to remove bone spurs.  This type of surgery usually isn’t a big deal and is a clean-up type of procedure.  It would be surprising if this caused Walton to miss a significant amount of time.  Walton is a really solid player.  He does everything well and has a high basketball IQ.  Son of former NBA great and current commentator Bill Walton, basketball is in Luke’s blood.  He’ll be an integral part of what should be a title contender this season.

In summer league, the Lakers fell to the Sixers 81-73.  Colby Karl led the team in scoring yet again, notching 18 points.  Again, it appears that rookie Joe Crawford poses the most threat to Karl as far as a roster spot is concerned.  Crawford chipped in 16 points and three rebounds.  Bryant Dunston added 10 points and eight rebounds, but he’s a real long shot to make the squad.  Local products Davon Jefferson and Lorenzo Mata-Real didn’t see any playing time.  The Lakers’ summer league team shouldn’t be expected to win many games, as nearly every player is either headed to the D-League or overseas and most teams have a few NBA players and a first rounder playing.  Karl and Crawford appear to be the only guys with a shot at a roster spot.

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