Adou Thiero News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Ranking the Lakers' internal fifth-starter options if Jonathan Kuminga signs elsewhere Jarred Vanderbilt, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jake LaRavia, Adou Thiero, and Ziaire Williams bring more questions than answers for the Los Angel...

AUGUST 5 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers' patience with Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero is bound to be tested When other teams come calling for a trade, will the Los Angeles Lakers hold firm on keeping their young guys?

AUGUST 4 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers have one Adou Thiero question that has nothing to do with talent Can the Los Angeles Lakers forward stay on the court?

AUGUST 3 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Adou Thiero would be the biggest loser if Lakers add Jonathan Kuminga Adou Thiero's spot in next year's Los Angeles Lakers rotation could be in jeopardy with the addition of Jonathan Kuminga.

JULY 30 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers can't sacrifice Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero's future chasing a quick fix The Los Angeles Lakers need to give their young building blocks a chance—even if it means remaining patient during a win-now period.

JULY 30 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Adou Thiero earned a promotion over polarizing Lakers vet with summer league surge It is time to slot the second-year Los Angeles Lakers forward above Jarred Vanderbilt.

JULY 20 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Adou Thiero confirms what Lakers fans have known since the playoffs The Los Angeles Lakers put Adou Thiero in the playoff rotation, and summer league proved what fans found out months ago.

JULY 19 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Double-doubles in SL loss Thiero finished Saturday's 92-88 Summer League loss to Golden State with 18 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals over 26 minutes.

Impact It was an efficient performance from Thiero, who made all nine of his shots between the field and the charity stripe while leading the Lakers in points, rebounds and steals. It was Thiero's first double-double of the Summer League and his most points in a game since July 10 against the Thunder (20). The 2025 second-rounder averaged just 6.0 minutes per game across 25 regular-season games in his rookie year, but he'll have the opportunity to earn a larger, more consistent role for himself in training camp and in the preseason.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Adou Thiero has the makeup required to impact Lakers in the Luka Doncic era The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a massive roster retooling this summer. LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and D...

JULY 18 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers' most intriguing Luka Doncic lineup may soon become their most important A Los Angeles Lakers lineup of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, and Walker Kessler offers a ton of upside.

JULY 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers fans should be careful judging Adou Thiero off the summer league tape Adou Thiero's role with the 2026-27 Los Angeles Lakers will hardly resemble anything from summer league.

JULY 12 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Scores 15 in SL win Thiero posted 15 points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes in Saturday's 91-70 Summer League win over the Mavericks.

Impact Behind a 34-point outburst from Arthur Kaluma, Thiero finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer in the blowout win. He has now scored in double figures in four consecutive outings dating back to the California Classic Summer League. After averaging 1.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 6.0 minutes per contest across 25 regular-season appearances as a rookie, the second-year wing will look to carve out a larger role during the 2026-27 campaign.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Adou Thiero's comments reinforce why patience is paramount for his Lakers development Adou Thiero's opportunities in his Los Angeles Lakers rookie season were limited.

JULY 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Paces Lakers to win Friday Thiero (wrist) finished with 20 points (8-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks across 30 minutes in Friday's 96-84 Summer League win ov...

Impact Thiero had been battling a wrist injury heading into this contest. However, not only did he suit up and get the start, but he also finished with a game-high 20 points. The 2025 No. 36 overall pick averaged 1.9 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.3 steals over 6.0 minutes in 25 regular-season appearances for the Lakers in 2025-26. If Thiero continues to play well during Summer League, he might be able to climb the depth chart heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Thunder Thiero (wrist) will start in Friday's Summer League game against Oklahoma City, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thiero had been dealing with a wrist injury. However, he will get the start to begin Summer League. The 22-year-old appeared in 25 regular-season games for the Lakers in 2025-26, averaging 1.9 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.3 steals across 6.0 minutes.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Adou Thiero already understands the next phase of his Lakers development It is time for the young Los Angeles Lakers forward to get his athleticism under control.

JULY 10 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Dealing with right wrist injury Thiero did not play in Monday's 88-84 California Classic Summer League win over the Spurs due to a right wrist injury, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Impact Lakers' Summer League head coach Ty Abbott said he's hopeful that Thiero will be available for their first game in Las Vegas against the Thunder on Friday, so for now, he can be considered questionable for that one. The good news is that it doesn't sound like Thiero is dealing with anything too serious.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 in SL win Thiero recorded 13 points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds, three steals and two assists in 28 minutes during Sunday's 93-91 double-overtime win over the Heat at the Calif...

Impact Thiero put together a solid all-around performance Sunday despite struggling from the floor. He stood out defensively, logging a game-high three steals. Through two Summer League games, Thiero is averaging 11.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.0 assists in 24.5 minutes per contest. One category he has struggled in thus far is efficiency, as he has shot just 31.6 percent from the field on 19 attempts.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the 5 most intriguing Lakers at Las Vegas Summer League Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, and company should make the Los Angeles Lakers a fun watch at summer league.

JULY 2 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers are putting instant pressure on two young players by standing pat The Los Angeles Lakers need Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero to be ready from the jump.

JULY 2 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers need Adou Thiero to study OG Anunoby to realize unique potential If Adou Thiero is hoping to realize his potential, then the Los Angeles Lakers will need him to study OG Anunoby.

JUNE 7 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Adou Thiero's next leap may already be mapped out by a former Luka Doncic teammate Derrick Jones Jr. should be the blueprint for how Adou Thiero fits with Luka's Los Angeles Lakers.

MAY 23 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Adou Thiero gives Lakers immediate solution to looming offseason problem Thiero should help the Los Angeles Lakers fill out their rotation for next season.

MAY 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Logs three minutes Thiero produced zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) over three minutes during Monday's 115-110 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Impact Los Angeles' second-round rookie was used sparingly by the Lakers in 2025-26, logging a total of 25 regular-season appearances for an average of 6.0 minutes per contest. Depending on how many changes the team makes this offseason, Thiero could be in a better spot to compete for minutes in 2026-27.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers make stance on Adou Thiero clear after surprise playoff twist The Los Angeles Lakers barely played Adou Thiero all season, but the franchise’s stance is clear after the last two games.

MAY 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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