PALM DESERT, CALIF. — The Coachella Valley Lakers defeated the Salt Lake City Stars, 104-98, at Acrisure Arena on Nov. 6, 2026, on opening night for the Coachella Valley Lakers. The Sporting Tribune's Ruben Ibarra II was there to capture the following TST Images.
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Coachella Valley Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) dribbles up the court during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers center William Kyle III (45), left, and guard Bronny James Jr. (9) help guard Cameron Carr (43) to his feet during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers guard Cameron Carr (43) prepares to shoot a free throw during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) drives past a defender during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers guard Jahmir Young (17) attempts a layup during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers forward AK Okereke (31) shoots near the basket during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers guard Jahmir Young (17) goes up for a shot between defenders during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) shoots over a defender during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers forward Cole Swider (21) follows through on a shot during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers guard Chris Mañon (30) goes up for a shot during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers forward Arthur Kaluma (47) attempts a layup during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.
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Coachella Valley Lakers guard Jahmir Young (17) attempts a layup over a defender during an NBA G League basketball game against the Salt Lake City Stars, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif.