EL SEGUNDO — With the Lakers hosting their annual Preseason Media Day on Monday and training camp scheduled to open on Tuesday, President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka and Coach JJ Redick provided answers on Thursday about what to expect from the team entering the upcoming season.

One of the biggest revelations from their joint press conference was Pelinka revealing that Redick received a contract extension after his first season at the helm as a first-time head coach .

But the media availability still left plenty of unanswered questions for the Lakers as they prepare for 2025-26.

Here are five storylines to follow as the Lakers enter camp, with their first preseason game set for Friday night in Palm Springs against the Phoenix Suns:

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