What happened: The on-court work continued Thursday as Los Angeles pushed deeper into camp ahead of the 2026-27 preseason. The week began with media day on Sept. 29 before practices shifted fully to basketball work.

Why it matters: These sessions help sort rotation roles and the back end of the roster before exhibition games begin. The timetable matters because the Lakers still have to trim the roster to 15 by Oct. 20.

What to watch: The next camp days should bring clearer hints about lineup combinations and which fringe roster spots are still in play.