Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick began training camp by showing players a video presentation on which team values he saw as "non-negotiables"

SINCE LEBRON JAMES arrived in Los Angeles in the summer of 2018, he has been in charge of metaphorically tipping off the Lakers' season. James' voluntary, team-bonding minicamps -- in Las Vegas for several years before shifting to San Diego -- have given players a chance to break a sweat during the day and break bread at night before training camp officially opens.

Los Angeles Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes has been at the center of some very serious allegations. In 2021 while playing for the Pelicans, Hayes was accused of hitting his girlfriend in an allegation that led to him getting arrested for domestic violence charges.

Even though there is a long way to go, the early reviews of new Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick have been positive. He has brought a new emphasis on organization, attention to detail and analytics,

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made his stance clear regarding Austin Reaves' defensive play. After a disappointing 1-4 NBA road trip, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick saw a need to shake up the lineup and refocus Austin Reaves on key defensive responsibilities—a shift that paid dividends in the games that followed.