Pelinka, Redick Discuss Expectations for 2024-25 Lakers. Plus, Jarred Vanderbilt Healthy for Opener?

Wednesday, the new Lakers season unofficially began - the official kickoff comes Monday with Media Day - with a press conference featuring GM Rob Pelinka and new Lakers coach JJ Redick. There was a lot of ground covered -- more than enough to stretch into Friday's show -- but for today, it's a focus on the big picture the pair tried to push. The big theme was optimism. About the work that's been done this offseason to try and help players build on last season. About the addition of Redick, and the fresh thinking he could bring to the job. About confidence in the group they have, if they can get a little good fortune and a lot of good health. This last one was particularly emphasized by Pelinka, who has received a ton of criticism from Lakers fans about the team's almost total lack of action (from a personnel standpoint) over the summer. So is the optimism warranted? What about what's coming? Does the newfound commitment to player development the team is pushing hard mean they're not going to be aggressive trying to make trades and using those first rounders at their disposal? In that regard, Pelinka was more non-committal than he usually is. Often he'll talk down the notion of bold moves while simultaneously leading fans to believe that's exactly what the team is looking to do. So when nothing happens? Fans get annoyed. Is this now a matter of Pelinka underpromising and hopefully over-delivering? Pelinka did say he'd make a deal if the right one came along, but the plan going forward is to frame things in the context of "Sustainable Lakers Excellence." Oh, and Jarred Vanderbilt might just be back for the opener after all! HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Pelinka and Redick meet the media! SEGMENT 2: Vanderbilt looks like he might be back for the opener after all! SEGMENT 3: What exactly is Sustainable Lakers Excellence? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $50 instantly when you play $5! You don't even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com . Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed !Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.