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Lakers Notes: Thybulle, Two-Way Players, LaRavia, James

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to be the leaders of the Lakers’ offense this season, and an aggressive group of wing defenders is getting them ready for that role, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register writes in…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 2:48 AM
Lakers Notes: Thybulle, Two-Way Players, LaRavia, James
Key Things to Know
  • Matisse Thybulle and fellow Lakers wing defenders are challenging offensive leaders Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in training camp.
  • The defensive group includes Thybulle, Bronny James, Ziaire Williams, and Adou Thiero testing the starting backcourt.
  • Thybulle highlighted that guarding elite scorers like Doncic and Reaves daily prepares the defenders for the regular season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the upcoming season with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves leading the offense against a competitive group of wing defenders. Offseason addition Matisse Thybulle, alongside Bronny James, Ziaire Williams, and Adou Thiero, has been challenging the duo during training camp practices to elevate the team's overall intensity.

Players on both sides noted the mutual benefits of the competitive matchups. Reaves and James each acknowledged the productive frustration generated during full-court battles, while Thybulle expressed appreciation for facing two elite scorers daily as the coaching staff evaluates how wing minutes will be distributed.

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