The Lakers signed veteran center Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16 million deal and brought back backup Jackson Hayes on a one-year contract. However, power forward Dorian Finney-Smith went to the Houston Rockets, and LeBron James is monitoring the team's moves after opting in to his $52.6 million player option.

SAN FRANCISCO – Cole Swider racked up 20 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-83 victory over the Miami Heat in the California Classic on Sunday at Chase Center. Swider and Bronny James led the Lakers to a hot start, combining for 22 points in the first half. Swider racked up 12 points on 4-for-6 shooting, while James tallied 10 points.

After missing the first game, Bronny James got the start against the Heat and made an instant impact as he came up with a steal and dunk for the Lakers’ first points of the contest. James later knocked down his first 3-pointer of the game from the corner, helping Los Angeles claim an early 7-4 lead.