Lakers weigh contract for G League forward Arthur Kaluma after 34‑point Summer League breakout

Arthur Kaluma, a 24‑year‑old forward who spent last season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League, scored 34 points on 11‑of‑16 shooting (including six 3‑pointers) and added five rebounds as Los Angeles beat the Dallas Mavericks 91‑70 in Las Vegas. The performance was the highest‑scoring game of the NBA Summer League slate and lifted the Lakers to a 2‑0 record in the tournament.

Kaluma entered the game in the starting lineup after rookie Cameron Carr was sidelined with a thumb injury. He has averaged 20.0 points and 4.2 rebounds over four Summer League appearances, shooting 59 % overall. Despite his impact, Kaluma is not under an NBA contract; the Lakers only hold his returning G League rights, leaving him an unrestricted free agent who could sign a standard or two‑way deal with any team. His showing has prompted Los Angeles management to consider whether to offer him a roster spot before other clubs make an offer.