Bring Lonzo home, @Lakers. pic.twitter.com/cwduW7lAot

— LakeShowHoopsᴾᴴ (@LakeShowHoopsPH) October 17, 2024

Zach LaVine is a name to keep an eye on for the Los Angeles Lakers, per @AnthonyIrwinLA

“In terms of the names the Lakers might be after whenever Pelinka does finally address the holes in this roster, league sources continue to point to Kyle Kuzma of Washington, Cam Johnson and… pic.twitter.com/UHwIonQiOi

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 17, 2024

What a journey for that young man. Facing a Brandon Roy-like end to his career it was really nice to see him play and play pretty well. While I doubt he’ll ever be able to play anything close to a starter’s role he could end up being a key piece off the bench for a good team if he can stay relatively healthy. Congrats to him and all of his hard work just to get back in the floor.

Blockbuster Lakers Trade Pitch Lands Two 20 PPG Stars https://t.co/qwlBBjbHFW via @heavysan

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) October 16, 2024

Lakers would get:
-Ingram
-Grant

Pelicans would get:
-Deandre Ayton
-Cam Reddish
-2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)

Blazers would get:
-D’Angelo Russell
-Rui Hachimura
-Jarred Vanderbilt
-Max Christie
-2031 First-Round Pick (LAL)

Lakers-Warriors postgame reaction:
— The nine-man rotation and substation pattern
— Golden State exposed LA's flaws on both ends
— AD was incredible and, most importantly, involved

Watch: https://t.co/1VdnGiJsti pic.twitter.com/84K86rql6t

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) October 16, 2024

FINAL: Warriors 111, #Lakers 97

Not a lot went right for LA tonight, but they did get a dominant performance from AD. Back at it on Thursday against Phoenix.

— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) October 16, 2024

Lotta bad, early shot clock threes. But at least we shot 40 of ‘em lol.

Really bad defense and not much effort or focus on cleaning the glass.

Looked like a team that had either partied in Vegas or was looking forward to it.

AD was great. Not much positive after that.

JJ Redick discussed Anthony Davis' skillset and how the Lakers can maximize his performance this season, emphasizing his versatility on both ends of the floor. pic.twitter.com/o73ln49zeQ

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) October 15, 2024

JJ Redick has the Lakers finally prioritizing shooting more 3-pointers https://t.co/rGNm47tIlE

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) October 15, 2024

LeBron James waved off Rui Hachimura and subtly called for a screen from Anthony Davis.

As Davis made contact with James’ defender, Kevin Durant, on the right wing, Davis’ defender, Mason Plumlee, retreated in a deep drop. James drove around the screen and into Plumlee as Durant tracked him from behind. Davis, recognizing he had an opening, popped beyond the 3-point arc.

James fired a no-look pass to Davis, who swished in a 3-pointer without hesitation.

The sequence was emblematic of the Lakers’ offensive shift in approach under new head coach JJ Redick. He wants the Lakers to modernize their shot profile and, specifically, increase their 3-point volume.

“He’s been on me all summer about shooting 3s,” Davis said at media day on Sept. 30. “Even the Olympics when I make a 3, he’ll text me, ‘That’s what I wanna see,’ things like that. So for him, it’s definitely gonna be just shooting more 3s.”

The Lakers have been a low-volume 3-point team in the James-Davis era. They have ranked in the bottom 10 in 3-point attempts per game in four of their five seasons together, including just 28th last season.

Los Angeles has thrived offensively despite its archaic approach, ranking third in offensive rating over the final 42 games of last season. The Lakers excelled as one of the league’s best finishing (second in paint points) and free-throw-generating attacks (second in free throws attempted). That will always be their strength, but Redick and his coaching staff hope that better organization and structure in their new offensive system will optimize the group’s shot selection and make them even more dynamic.

Through three preseason games, the Lakers have averaged 38.7 3-point attempts per game, which ranks 17th in the league. The Lakers have attempted at least 32 3-pointers in all three preseason games — more than they averaged last season — and more than 40 in back-to-back games.

Redick even joked that he could envision the team eventually attempting 50 3-pointers in a game.

“I think 40 is a lot,” Redick said after Los Angeles’ second preseason game. “But if you’re generating good ones, that’s a great number.”

Coach Redick on playing Anthony Davis at the 4.#LakeShow

“In some ways – yes. But I think having two bigs on the floor naturally gives you more size and length.

AD is one of the most unique players in the NBA. The fact that he can play out on the perimeter, can switch… pic.twitter.com/CIKvqzRxmb

— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) October 14, 2024

The Lakers have shown interest in trading for Nick Richards, and have had conversations with Charolette about acquiring him, per @BrettSiegelNBA and @ClutchPoints

How would you feel about Nick Richards? pic.twitter.com/VW3YHOq1YX

— SMJ (@SixthManJake) October 14, 2024

"According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, General Manager Rob Pelinka expressed optimism that Koloko (illness) will be cleared to play for Opening Night against the Timberwolves on October 22." https://t.co/Rw5EZ9GkRq

— LakerTom (@LakerTom) October 14, 2024

According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, General Manager Rob Pelinka expressed optimism that Koloko (illness) will be cleared to play for Opening Night against the Timberwolves on October 22.

JJ Redick says Jarred Vanderbilt’s ramp up process remains “on target” for being available sometime around the beginning of the season. He later said he has designed a zone defensive package LAL will have in its arsenal that is specifically catered to Vando pic.twitter.com/6uFMlRMGRq

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 12, 2024