The tone has been set in training camp. While everyone deserves their fair share of credit for establishing some major defensive intensity, perhaps a chunk of it falls onto the shoulders of veteran defensive superstar Matisse Thybulle.

The Lakers got some exciting news from their new 6-foot-10 forward, who has added 30 pounds of muscle ahead of the season.

Who starts for the Lakers? Who earns a spot in JJ Redick's rotation? And who gets squeezed by the roster crunch?

The 24-year-old wing, entering the second year of a two-year, $12 million contract, said Monday that he suffered from a “mental lapse” at the end of last season.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick is particularly excited about the addition of Matisse Thybulle, a former two-time All-Defensive selection.

Luka Doncic is entering his second full season with the Los Angeles Lakers. There is some belief that some championship pressure is coming with it.

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially chosen the person who will take over one of the franchise’s most recognizable roles.