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.

Cole Swider is a 6-foot-8 small forward attempting to make the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA roster by playing with L.A. in 2025 NBA Summer League. He hails from Rhode Island, where he averaged 26.5 points per game as a high school junior and 31 points per game as a high school senior.

The Lakers kicked off their 2025 Summer League action at the California Classic. They finished the event with a 2-1 record, with a blowout win against the Miami Heat, a one-point victory against the San Antonio Spurs,