LeBron James says playing with Bronny so far gives him “a lot of life.”

LeBron added that he had a "great summer" and he's feeling really good physically and mentally.

Lebron said he hasn't thought about big picture stuff with retirement, but said he feels good. Also said he's soaking in the moments more with Bronny.

Bronny looking scruffy though smh

LeBron on the Olympics: "When you're along 11 other great talents, it gives you a lot of joy to be able to push yourself...It gave me a sense of 'I do have a lot in the tank.' A LOT!"

LeBron James says it felt "damn good" to play in close, super meaningful games in the Olympics against Serbia and France.

"That fire and desire was brought back to me."

D-Lo says the Lakers didn't have a "defensive structure" last year.

D-Lo mentions that before, he had coaches he didn't trust knew that they were talking about. No idea who that could be...

Bronny wearing 0 next year

DLO just apologized to Laker Fans & Laker Nation for “not holding himself accountable & not being as professional as he should have been in interviews.”

D-Lo says he's never played in a system or structure like the one JJ Redick is establishing.

LeBron James on his memory of Dikembe Mutombo: "He fractured my face on my birthday with an elbow. ... That is my memory of Dikembe laughs." - James said this after praising what the legendary center did for the game, and had this funny and painful memory of him.

Rui Hachimura on speaking to JJ Redick: “I was just here working out and we talked for 30 minutes ... he talked about wanting me to shoot more 3’s. He thinks I’m a great shooter. Offensively, defensively, I have to be involved more, and I think it’s going to be a big year for me.”

Rui Hachimura said he feels good physically and thinks he can make a bigger impact on the glass. Mentions being more physical and finding mismatches while getting to the glass more.

Hachimura on crashing from the corner at Redick's direction: "With this lineup, I’m going to be in the corner a lot. That’s the best way to approach offensive rebounds. I have to be more aggressive on that. I have the size and the speed to do that. That’s what they’re asking, and I agree with that.”

Aight I'm back, top 4 seed

D'Angelo Russell says he had a great conversation with JJ Redick leading up to free agency to create a rapport.

"We just kind of hit it off... Very high IQ guy basketball wise and just personally. I think I gravitated to him right away."

D'Angelo Russell said the Lakers have been kinda "winging it" since his return to the organization and he mentioned more structure being around this summer.

Russell said JJ Redick is the "perfect guy" to understand the balance of letting his players play - Russell mentioned LeBron specifically in that context - and also put in some of his basketball philosophies as a coach to make an impact.

D'Angelo Russell, in part, on what having a career year looks like for him: "keeping that maturity and professionalism throughout the year. Holding myself more accountable on the defensive end. Just trying to gain that trust from coach defensively.”

Austin Reaves said he took 3 or so weeks to decompress after the Lakers got eliminated. Said the main thing was getting stronger this summer.

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Austin Reaves, after a whirlwind past few years, had a full offseason to recover and prep. He cited an emphasis on getting stronger physically, and then also "getting familiar with the schemes and all the new stuff the coaching staff is asking ... It’s been a great summer. It’s been a lot of fun being around those guys and learning, and having a good understanding of what (they want) going into this year.”