The Los Angeles Lakers began the 2024-25 NBA preseason with relatively unremarkable trades during the offseason. Despite their efforts to acquire Klay Thompson, a four-time NBA champion, they were unsuccessful.

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play their third preseason game when they face off against the Milwaukee Bucks. Earlier in the day, Shams Char

JJ Redick's starting five is clear, but there is competition — along with injury concerns — among the reserves.