What happened: Adou Thiero has stepped up his defensive activity while simplifying his decision-making on offense during Lakers Summer League play, according to Dan Woike. The dual improvement comes in the same stretch of Vegas games that has drawn scrutiny to his all-around game.

Why it matters: The two-way progress matters for a Lakers roster that has already turned over significant pieces this offseason, and Thiero has said he's tuning out that roster turnover to focus on Summer League. A cleaner, lower-mistake offensive game paired with defensive activity is the kind of two-way baseline that keeps a young wing in the rotation conversation heading into camp.

What to watch: Watch whether the simplified offensive approach and defensive activity hold up as the Lakers' Vegas slate continues.