NBA News: LeBron James teammate reveals what the Lakers need to do differently this season

With the season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves Just a day away, that Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a promising 2024-25 NBA season. In recent years, the Lakers have struggled to perform consistently in the regular season. Well, a LeBron James' explained his teammate what the team needs to do differently this year to improve.

Austin Reaveswho has been with the Lakers since the 2021/22 season, is all too familiar with the team's struggles. The Lakers finished 7th in the Western Conference twice during his term of office and missed the playoffs completely in one season. Ahead of the new season, Reaves is confident about what the team needs to focus on to continue moving up the table.

“Yes, I feel like we've caught up in the last few years. We didn't have a strong first part of the year. I think that's an important part of a good year – coming out with a good vibe and carrying that forward. Comes out on a high noteReaves said The athleteis Jovan Buha.

Reaves also emphasized the importance of getting the first three wins in the Crypto.com Arena: “We have three home games. Try to win everyone. And then I think we're on a road trip that lasts every other day. The first of the year. I find It's hard to catch up in the NBA because it's so tiring. Not just physically, but also mentally. So I think an early good star would be good for us. “

The Lakers begin their season with three home games at Crypto.com Arena: Tuesday, Oct. 22 against the TimberwolvesFriday, October 25 against the Phoenix Sunsand Saturday, October 26 against the Sacramento Kings. Securing wins in these games would be a crucial first step for LeBron and the team.

Austin Reaves' 2024-25 preseason with the Lakers

Reaves has emerged as a key player for the head coach JJ Redickso far ESPN Insider Brian Windhorst reported that he was “inviolable” in trade talks. “And when the Lakers had trade talks this summer, The name Reaves was taboo. The front office wouldn't even entertain it“ wrote Windhorst.

Reaves appeared in four preseason games for the LakersFifth place in minutes per game (23) and an average of 14 points, 5.5 reboundsAnd 4.5 assists. While he had pain in his ankle This is not considered a concern heading into the first preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. However, Reaves was rested for the second game Redick is expected to be a regular starter this season.