What happened: Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick will hold a joint press conference on Thursday. Washington's Will Dawkins is also scheduled to address reporters the same day ahead of the NBA's primary Media Day next week.

Why it matters: The Thursday session marks the formal opening of the Lakers' 2026-27 campaign as Pelinka continues to reshape the roster. Los Angeles is currently evaluating its camp invites and must trim the roster to 15 standard contracts by October 20.

What to watch: League-wide media availability continues next Monday before teams open their respective training camps.