Heat Kick Off Summer League with Conwell's 21, Lakers Add Carr, Fever's Cunningham Back in Action

The NBA’s off‑season buzzed with movement and early summer‑league action over the past 24 hours. From Miami’s summer‑league opener to the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest roster addition and Indiana’s injury updates, here’s what shaped the league’s narrative.

Heat’s Summer League Opener

The Miami Heat opened their summer‑league schedule against the San Antonio Spurs. Second‑round pick Ryan Conwell led the way with 21 points. The game also saw guard Myron Gardner leave early with an injury.

Lakers Add Recent Draft Pick Cameron Carr

The Los Angeles Lakers signed rookie guard Cameron Carr, a recent draft selection, to a standard rookie contract. Carr joins a summer‑league roster that will compete in the California Classic beginning in early July.

Indiana Fever: Sophie Cunningham Returns, Caitlin Clark Out

Veteran guard Sophie Cunningham returned to practice with the Indiana Fever after missing a few days due to illness. The Fever continue to navigate the absence of All‑Star Caitlin Clark, who is sidelined with a back injury.

Looking Ahead

Both the Heat and the Lakers have upcoming summer‑league games, while the Fever focus on managing health and roster depth as the season progresses.

For now, the Heat’s summer opener, the Lakers’ new addition, and Indiana’s injury updates provide a snapshot of the league’s evolving storylines—where youth, resilience, and roster moves intersect.