What happened: Lane Lambert said Seattle opened camp focused on having players ready to play, with only a few adjustments for the coaching staff and returning group. The approach points to refinement early in camp instead of a full systems overhaul.

Why it matters: That continuity matters in a preseason window that will shape line combinations, systems work and roster decisions for the 2025-26 campaign. Seattle also added Chuck Fletcher as senior advisor this week, giving the organization another voice around those early evaluations.

What to watch: The next marker is whether those camp tweaks show up in Seattle's preseason usage and lineup looks once exhibition games begin.