- The Lakers can point to a preseason that has mostly gone the way they wanted.
- JJ Redick said after a win over the Kings, “I like where we’re at.” But the part that still matters most is unresolved: the lineup is not set, Walker Kessler has not yet played in the preseason, and the team is still trying to see how the pieces fit together once the games start counting.
- Redick has not finalized the starting lineup, and he has already made clear that the last spots are open.
- Until Kessler plays, though, the Lakers are working with a partial picture.
- Mamukelashvili has been one of the more interesting answers so far.
- He has shown off a wide range of offensive skills during the preseason, and his shooting line has stood out: 57.1% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range.
- The Lakers believe Kessler is the ideal big man to complement Doncic, Reaves and the rest of the roster, but he has yet to play in the preseason.
Lakers’ Preseason Buzz Still Runs Through Unsettled Roles for Kessler and Mamukelashvili
Story ModeBeta
Sources & Referenced Reporting
- lakersnation.com, “Austin Reaves Likes What Sandro Mamukelashvili With Bring To Lakers,” Oct. 13, 2026.
- lakersnation.com, “Walker Kessler Compares His Defensive Role On Lakers To Football Linebacker,” Oct. 13, 2026.
- yardbarker.com, “Lakers face instant reality check on expensive Walker Kessler gamble,” Oct. 12, 2026.
- lakersnation.com, “JJ Redick Has Yet To Finalize Lakers’ Starting Lineup,” Oct. 12, 2026.
- silverscreenandroll.com, “JJ Redick feels the Lakers are in a good spot so far this preseason,” Oct. 11, 2026.
Editorial & Data Note: Articles on www.bringitnews.com are developed using automated sports data pipelines and publicly cited sources. Every article is enriched, fact-checked and reviewed by both machine and human editor prior to publication. Read our full Editorial & AI Policy.