lance. LaRavia’s trajectory will depend on his summer league status and how quickly he translates college polish to the NBA grind.

The Dodger-Blue Jays showcase adds a cross-sport flavor to the MLB landscape, with NBA rookies leveraging a marquee stage to connect with a broad fanbase. For fantasy enthusiasts, monitoring Thiero’s health, the Lakers’ summer-plan, and how these rookies integrate with established veterans will be essential as the teams transition from offseason chatter to training camp discussions.

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Adou Thiero’s health update signals a promising path for the Lakers’ 21-year-old forward, who sat out summer league with a knee issue but has been working out at the team’s facility and is expected to be cleared when training camp begins. At 6-8 and 220 pounds, Thiero brings two-way potential: attacking the basket off the dribble and using length on the perimeter. The primary hurdle remains NBA-ready shooting; if he can-space the defense, even sporadic early looks could be in play behind the Lakers’ established wings.

Last season at Arkansas, Thiero put up 15.1 PPG on efficient shooting (54.5% FG), contributed 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game, and drew 6.5 free throws a night, albeit at 68.6% from the line. His path to meaningful minutes will hinge on how quickly he translates that drive-and-defense profile into consistent 3-point threats and reliable spacing in NBA sets. Fantasy managers should monitor his camp performance for a potential late-season spike or a shuttle-line role in standard leagues.

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Adou Thiero, Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia from the Lakers hit Dodger Stadium to throw out the ceremonial first pitch as the Dodgers hosted the Toronto Blue Jays. The moment underscored an unusual offseason crossover, with NBA newcomers building rapport in a landmark MLB setting as a bridge to their new teams.

Thiero, the 36th pick after a career-best Arkansas run that produced 15.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, is entering a rookie season sh

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