Bench warmer

"As the Lakers part with Castleton, there is optimism within the franchise surrounding Christian Koloko's status. Sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN that a decision from the NBA's "fitness-to-play" panel is expected very soon."

espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41888188/lakers-ink-preseason-standout-quincy-olivari-2-way-contract

Rui Hachimura said he’s good to go for the season opener. He had some calf tightness last week and rested the B2B, but he’s fine.

JJ Redick on how he views his progress as a coach from the start of camp through the preseason:

Jimmy for Kuminga could be dangerous

What yall think about DLO's new look?

Trade him

SOON

Austin Reaves said his ankle feels great and he’s ready to play tomorrow vs. Minnesota.

Tomorrow

The coaching staff, led by former head coaches Scott Brooks and Nate McMillan, has impressed people around the team.

via Dan Woike

LBJ on JJ coaching staff:

“They have assembled a coaching staff that’s holding everybody accountable,” “But more importantly, they just are making sure that we’re taking in all the details, taking in all the information at a pace that’s good for all of us.”

JJ Redick says “nothing has been finalized” in regards to a plan to play LeBron and Bronny together Tuesday against Minnesota

Alright, let's get it

Max Christie on starting 17-19 last year and 2-10 in ‘22-23: “We're aware of our slow starts in the past few years and that's not something that we're gonna do this year. JJ made a point that we're not gonna ease into the season whatsoever. So we're going into it guns blazing”

Let DLO boost up his stock for trade

Everyone in attendance at tonight’s Lakers season opener will get a Jerry West Lakers jersey.