Lakers open camp with competition for starting lineup

Lakers open camp with competition for starting lineup. Juan Toscano-Anderson wants to start. Ham wants Russell Westbrook to play with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. He also wants him to commit to defense. He didn't say if Westbrook was the definitive starter. The coach implied there could be a full-on camp competition. It was his first practice as Lakers coach. His team needs to improve defensively. They need to buy into a new coach's philosophy. they need the players to mesh as teammates. and stay healthy. There are new schemes on both sides of the ball. Lakers need them to implement new scheme on the both of their sides.

Lakers open camp with competition for starting lineup. Before the first practice, Ham gathered the team in the film room. He spoke about his expectations with slides illustrating his points and core principles. The philosophy is "contain, contest and control" and "fast, physical and fun".

Lakers open camp with competition for starting lineup. Nunn missed all of last season because of a knee injury. Lonnie Walker IV (ankle) and Troy Brown Jr. (back) missed practice. Matt Ryan and Dwayne Bacon could compete for the final roster spot. Chris Jent, Jordan Ott, J.D. Dubois, Schuyler Rimmer and Zach Peterson are joining the organization.