What happened: Los Angeles will keep its 1-through-4 switching base with adjustments to the strategy. Mamu will switch on a matchup-dependent basis. Walker Kessler and Kevin Looney will split time between drop and up-to-touch.

Why it matters: A settled switch base lets Los Angeles keep perimeter matchups intact while adding size behind the play. How Kessler handles touch coverage will define the paint-anchoring role Redick mapped for him.

What to watch: Preseason matchups will reveal how the adjusted switches and drop touches hold up. Los Angeles must trim its roster to 15 by Oct. 20.