What happened: Sandro Mamukelashvili is turning the camera on his own team, shooting photos courtside during Lakers Summer League and joining a small group of NBA players who moonlight as photographers. The four-year, $52 million big man was among several Lakers spotted in the gym as spectators for a recent Summer League game.

Why it matters: The hobby puts Mamukelashvili in company with a growing list of players who shoot behind-the-scenes content for their own teams, adding a personal angle to a frontcourt addition Los Angeles locked in for the 2026-27 season.

What to watch: Mamukelashvili is expected to suit up for the Lakers when the 2026-27 season tips off.