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The South Bay Lakers are a men's basketball team. Based in El Segundo, California, they are a member of the NBA G League.

South Bay Lakers Fall at Home to Rip City Remix

December 13, 2025 - EL SEGUNDO - The South Bay Lakers fell to the Rip City Remix 122-116 Saturday night at UCLA Health Training Center, dropping to 6-7 overall and 5-1 at home. Six South Bay players scored in double figures, including all five starters. Los Angeles Lakers two-way forward Drew Timme led South Bay with 27 points (11-18 FG) to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists. Two-way guard Chris Mañon recorded his third double-double of the season with 20 points (7-9 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists, three steals and one bloc... Full Story

South Bay Lakers Sign Center Cheikh Mbacke Diong

December 5, 2025 - EL SEGUNDO - The South Bay Lakers have signed center Cheikh Mbacke Diong from the NBA G League Player Pool. Diong (6'11", 235) most recently appeared in one Tip-Off Tournament game for the Cleveland Charge this season after spending training camp with South Bay. The 25-year-old appeared in 19 total games in 2024-25 for the Santa Cruz Warriors and Westchester Knicks, averaging 2.9 points and 4.2 rebounds in 13.0 minutes. Internationally, Diong has competed in Kenya (2024-25), France (2023-24), Montenegro (2022-23) and Hung... Full Story

South Bay Lakers Guard Kobe Bufkin Earns NBA Call-Up with Memphis Grizzlies

November 24, 2025 - EL SEGUNDO - South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin has signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. The call-up marks the first of the 2025-26 campaign for South Bay and the 57th overall in franchise history. Bufkin was recently acquired by South Bay on Nov. 13. He appeared in two Tip-Off Tournament games for the team this season, averaging 22.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.7 minutes. The 22-year-old scored in double figures in both contests, including a season-high 28 points at Salt Lake Ci... Full Story

South Bay Lakers Earn Largest Comeback Win of the Season

November 24, 2025 - EL SEGUNDO - The South Bay Lakers defeated the Santa Cruz Warriors 108-105 Sunday night at UCLA Health Training Center to improve to 5-1 overall and 5-0 at home. Los Angeles Lakers two-way guard Nick Smith Jr. scored 22 points (7-16 FG, 6-7 FT). Forward Drew Timme had 22 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3FG) and five rebounds. Guard R.J. Davis added 22 points (7-14 FG) to go along with three blocks as a reserve. Two-way center Christian Koloko recorded his first double-double of the season with 12 points (6-8 FG), 14 rebounds, one st... Full Story

• South Bay Lakers Fall at Home to Rip City Remix - December 13, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Sign Center Cheikh Mbacke Diong - December 5, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Guard Kobe Bufkin Earns NBA Call-Up with Memphis Grizzlies - November 24, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Earn Largest Comeback Win of the Season - November 24, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Stay Perfect at Home with 115-95 Win - November 22, 2025
  
• South Bay Forward Drew Timme Named NBA G League Player of the Week - November 18, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Stay Unbeaten with Win over Rip City - November 17, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Acquire Guard Kobe Bufkin - November 13, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Open Season with Back-To-Back Wins over Valley Suns - November 10, 2025
  
• Lakers Earn 39-Point Win on Opening-Night Against the Suns - November 8, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Finalize 2025-26 Opening-Night Roster - November 8, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Announce Training Camp Roster - October 29, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Acquire Returning Player Rights to Center Cheikh Mbacke Diong and a 2025 First Round Draft Pick - October 21, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Acquire Returning Player Rights to Forward Malique Lewis - October 7, 2025
  
• South Bay Lakers Acquire Returning Player Rights to Caleb Daniels and Michael Devoe - September 16, 2025
  
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League: NBA G League
Home: El Segundo, California
Class: Men's
Website: South Bay Lakers site
Schedule: Full South Bay Lakers Schedule Statistics: Full South Bay Lakers Statistics

Sat., Dec 13	L	Rip City 122 at South Bay 116	Final
Wed., Dec 10	L	South Bay 98 at Stockton 110	Final
Tue., Dec 9	L	South Bay 99 at Stockton 112	Final
Sun., Dec 7	W	South Bay 141 at Rip City 130	Final
Tue., Dec 2	L	South Bay 105 at Salt Lake City 136	Final
Sun., Nov 30	L	South Bay 107 at San Diego 108	Final
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• VIDEO: South Bay Lakers vs. Stockton Kings - Game Highlights - G League YouTube (December 11)
  
• VIDEO: South Bay Lakers vs. Stockton Kings - Game Highlights - G League YouTube (December 10)
  
• VIDEO: South Bay Lakers vs. Rip City Remix - Game Highlights - G League YouTube (December 7)
  
• VIDEO: Kobe Bufkin GOES OFF with 42 PTS for South Bay - G League YouTube (December 7)
  
• VIDEO: South Bay Lakers vs. Salt Lake City Stars - Game Highlights - G League YouTube (December 2)
  
• VIDEO: South Bay Lakers vs. San Diego Clippers - Game Highlights - G League YouTube (November 30)
  
• How Did Bronny James Play in Lakers' G League? Top Highlights and Stats from Saturday - G League Bleacher Report (November 30)
  
• VIDEO: South Bay Lakers vs. San Diego Clippers - Game Highlights - G League YouTube (November 29)
  
• VIDEO: Drew Timme's FIRST Lakers' Bucket! - G League YouTube (November 26)
  
• Santa Cruz Warriors drop to 0-7 with narrow loss to South Bay Lakers | Local Roundup - G League Santa Cruz Sentinel (November 24)
  
• VIDEO: Bronny James Makes His G League Season Debut with South Bay Lakers - G League YouTube (November 22)
  
• VIDEO: Adou Thiero Makes His G League Debut with South Bay Lakers - G League YouTube (November 22)
  
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