JJ Redick always makes it a point to communicate expected roles to players, and he anticipates that being easier this season.

"I think with this group, probably the first time in my three years here, that I feel the pieces actually fit together."

Rob Pelinka said that the Lakers will use the next month to determine the final 15-man roster (LA has 16 players with guaranteed contracts).

He said there will be competition in camp for who makes the final roster, as well as the exploration of consolidation trades.

JJ Redick says that he is "pretty confident" in three of his starters being Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.

Beyond that, he says -- with a smirk -- he is confident that the other two spots, "won't be two white guys."

Rob Pelinka said Walker Kessler is "fully healthy" and "fully cleared" from his shoulder surgery.

Doctors said the injury was a one-time issue that's been fixed.

So happy to hear from JJ that we're going to go away from a switch heavy scheme

Was so annoying last season switching all the time and just giving up easy points

I've been secretly hoping Pelinka went toward an elite center rather than a elite wing so I'm glad we got Kessler

Excited for the season to start

We ready

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