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Doncic Embraces Grueling Lakers Camp Under Redick's 'Championship Shape' Mandate

Redick's 'championship shape' push is defining camp with several veterans limited.

Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) celebrates with guard Austin Reaves (right) during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center
Sep 29, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Maxi Kleber (14) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center.
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Overview

  • Luka Doncic, in his first full Lakers camp, summed up the opening days as "Fun. Excitement. Hard" and is easing in after a busy EuroBasket summer.
  • JJ Redick closed Day 3 with timed full‑court sprints and said he’ll use short bursts in Friday’s preseason opener to manage workloads, especially for Doncic and Austin Reaves.
  • LeBron James (glute nerve irritation), Marcus Smart (left Achilles tendinopathy) and rookie Adou Thiero (left knee swelling) were held out and will not play against the Suns.
  • Maxi Kleber’s MRI showed a minor quad issue; Redick said he will be out a few days and miss the preseason opener as the team exercises caution.
  • The Lakers list Doncic at 6'7", 244 pounds, renewing scrutiny of past weight listings after prior ESPN reporting alleged Dallas underreported his weight in earlier camps.