All articles tagged with #cole swider
In a Summer League game, Cole Swider outperformed Dalton Knecht with a strong shooting display, scoring 24 points and showcasing his potential, while Knecht struggled with poor shooting performance. The game highlights Swider's shooting ability and raises questions about Knecht's future prospects.
The Los Angeles Lakers waived Cole Swider from his two-way contract, indicating the end of his short-lived stint with the team. Swider's one-dimensional game didn't fit the needs of a contending team like the Lakers. The Charlotte Hornets, who struggled with three-point shooting last season, could be a perfect fit for Swider. With the Hornets likely to be tanking by March, Swider could develop in legitimate NBA minutes without jeopardizing the team's position. The Hornets have the means to bring Swider in on a non-guaranteed deal.
The Los Angeles Lakers ended their Summer League campaign with a 104-103 victory over the Clippers. D'Moi Hodge and Cole Swider stood out for the Lakers, with Hodge contributing 23 points and seven made threes, while Swider added 21 points and five threes. Despite a strong performance from Xavier Moon, the Clippers couldn't hold on to their lead, and the Lakers sealed the win with a game-clinching free-throw from Swider. The Lakers showed promise throughout the summer, and now fans await the team's next moves in the offseason.
Former Syracuse University basketball players Cole Swider, Buddy Boeheim, and Elijah Hughes participated in NBA Summer League games. Swider, playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, scored 19 points, shooting 7-of-14 overall and 5-of-8 from the 3-point line. Boeheim, playing for the Detroit Pistons, made all three of his 3-point attempts in five minutes of play. Hughes, playing for the Orlando Magic, did not score but played 13 minutes. Alan Griffin and Matt Morgan, also former Syracuse players, are on Summer League rosters but did not play in their respective games.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 103-96 in their Las Vegas Summer League debut. Max Christie continued to impress with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks, making a strong case for a regular season rotation spot. Maxwell Lewis showed glimpses of his potential, displaying impressive athleticism on both ends of the court. Cole Swider contributed 19 points, including five three-pointers, while D'Moi Hodge, a two-way player, showcased his shooting and defensive skills. The Lakers held off a late Warriors comeback to secure their first win of the summer.