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Clippers training camp Day 3 in Hawaii: Ty Lue says Garland, Strus, Jones Jr., Hachimura and Isaiah Jackson have been the first unit, Brook Lopez has run with the second group but that will change, Gradey Dick calls camp iron sharpening iron, Yuki Kawamura chases a contract, and KTLA returns.
Lakers training camp Day 3 brought the first extended scrimmage, Redick’s praise for Dalton Knecht amid reports he could be waived, a mid-scrimmage timeout to teach rookie Cam Carr, unnamed limited players listed as TBD for Sacramento, and LaRavia calling it the best camp of his career.
Clippers training camp Day 2 at UH Mānoa: Tyronn Lue says his undersized roster must be tough on the glass, wants shooting and movement in the starting group, and plans to put the ball in Keaton Wagler’s hands as Dunn and Jones Jr. praise the rookie.
Lakers training camp Day 2 got so physical JJ Redick cut practice short. The wings drew a ‘line of confrontation,’ Reaves says Thybulle and Williams are hard to score on, Luka and Reaves are being kept apart on purpose, and Redick admits he once felt like he was cosplaying.
Day 1 of Clippers training camp at UH Mānoa: Tyronn Lue calls Hawaiʻi a business trip, sets a playoff mandate and opens starting jobs by fit. Garland predicts a surprise, Max Strus brings a winning résumé, and the Warriors wait Sunday.
JJ Redick opened Lakers training camp by declaring a meritocracy, laid out three camp goals, confirmed assistant Bob Beyer’s retirement, praised Sandro Mamukelashvili as an offensive connector and reported no health concerns.
Trent Redden apologized to fans, then revealed Brandon Ingram’s heel surgery also repaired a partially torn Achilles. With Ingram and Bradley Beal sidelined, Darius Garland becomes the Clippers’ go-to scorer as Hawaiʻi camp opens.
With LeBron James gone, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves own the Lakers locker room. Luka says he’s healthy with no restrictions, Reaves explains his one-on-one leadership style, and the Slovenia trip is already paying off as camp opens.
Clippers Media Day at Intuit Dome puts Ty Lue front and center as Trent Redden leads an interim front office after Ballmer and Frank suspensions.
Lakers Media Day puts Walker Kessler in the spotlight as JJ Redick shifts from switching to rim protection, drop coverage, and a younger, disruptive wing group.