What happened
Los Angeles used five preseason games to sort through a roster with nine newcomers, and the article says the group already has distinct roles but still needs time to settle in.
Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Ziaire Williams each drew praise for different reasons, with Kessler returning from a long injury layoff and the others standing out in exhibition play.
These performances can affect which bench pieces earn steadier minutes and how the Lakers balance defense, ballhandling and spacing. The piece still leaves open how quickly the new rotation will gel before opening night.
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Original reporting: Lakers gave us plenty to get excited about this preseason — Yahoo Sports ↗