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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 4h

It’s a grind, but building my Substack audience has been so rewarding. If you want great Lakers coverage, plus general NBA and draft content, please consider signing up for the free or paid tier. I’m just getting started. substack.com/@ecreates88

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Swish Appeal @swishappeal.bsky.social · 5h

Was DeWanna Bonner's 101st playoff game her best one yet? Dream fans certainly think so. buff.ly/msfbs16 @ecreates88.bsky.social on how DB was so important to ATL's Game 1 win. Catch up in the app: buff.ly/xNSorgU / buff.ly/al9kwON

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

ICYMI: The final Lakers practice before preseason action begins was chock-full of nuggets of information. Catch up by reading my article.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Lakers training camp on Saturday featured conversations about the two-way players, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves helping the team's defense, and the NBA’s new points of emphasis.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

JJ Redick spoke today about the NBA’s new points of emphasis for this year. “We’ve got to protect the offensive player, and we’ve got to give the defense a chance... This was a thing that I think they had to clean up, and hopefully it’s officiated correctly.” Full quote below.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Saturday’s Lakers practice highlighted how Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves’ offense helps the team’s defense. JJ Redick also spoke about the NBA’s new points of emphasis and how the two-way guys are doing. All this and more in my article below. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...

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Lakers Training Camp Notebook: ‘You have to work so hard’

Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves don’t just raise this team’s offensive ceiling, but they help improve the defensive floor.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I love Collin Sexton’s game. He's such a hard-working guard.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Walker Kessler is working on his corner three. Last year on a very small sample size he shot 1.6 3-pointers per game.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Some footage from Saturday morning's Lakers practice.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Here is the schedule for the WNBA semifinals

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Here is a thread of all the Lakers training camp coverage I’ve done so far. Be sure to follow and subscribe to remain in the loop.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Chance the Rapper did his thing on Star Line

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Lakers training camp on Thursday featured a ripped jersey, a player saying this was the most intense camp they've ever been a part of, and JJ Redick talking about Luka Dončić’s leadership. Catch up on it all in the article below. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Let's talk about Lakers Training Camp Day 3. Thursday featured Jake LaRavia praising the team’s intensity, some Dalton Knecht talk, and injury updates, kind of.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Jake LaRavia calls this training camp the best one he's been a part of. Hear his full quote below.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Jake LaRavia made it clear how he feels about Lakers training camp on Thursday. “This has been a very physical, competitive, intense training camp. “I think it’s been the best one that I’ve been a part of since I’ve been in the league.” Story Below. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...

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Lakers Training Camp Notebook: ‘Physical, competitive, intense’

From practices getting too physical and ripped jerseys that prove it, the Lakers are making the most of their time together.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

JJ Redick said every Laker “did something” during practice. He said a few players had to be modified. When asked if any of them might miss preseason action, Redick said that was TBD. He also said: “There’s nothing long-term that we’re worried about.” Full quote below.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I'm here at Lakers training camp. Check out Austin Reaves working on his corner threes.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

ICYMI: Here is my report from day two Lakers training camp.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This was my first full month writing on Substack, and it was a great success. I set a goal of reaching 100 subscribers before Oct. 1, and I reached it. Thanks to everyone who has supported my efforts. It’s only up from here! substack.com/@ecreates88

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Afternoon boost. The second day of Lakers training camp featured more chatter about elite wing defense. “They play super hard; everybody cares,” Sandro Mamukelashvili said. “I don’t think we have one bad guy here.” Story below. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Two Takeaways From Lakers Training Camp Day Two: 🏀It was good to hear JJ Redick talk about imposter syndrome and his desire to be calmer. 🏀The Lakers keep selling that they have good wing defenders, and I'm beginning to buy it.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

JJ Redick talked about how much Luka Dončić will be playing during the preseason. He said Luka will play, but preseason is more about getting in rhythm, finding lineup balance, getting in shape and feeling good. No need to have Luka playing 36 minutes to win a preseason game.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Austin Reaves gave Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams a ton of love today. He called then “two of the best defenders in the league.” Reaves also said Adou Thiero has been guarding him all summer and doing well.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I asked Sandro Mamukelashvili what he brings to the Lakers when he plays the four and the five. Here is what he said.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today during Lakers training camp, JJ Redick talked about being calmer, there was more love for the defense coming from the wings, and Mamu talked about how he’ll play the four and the five. Read all about it below. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...

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Lakers Training Camp Notebook: ‘Calm is better’

Lakers head coach JJ Redick is learning to balance his passion so that it pushes the team in the right direction.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

ICYMI: The first day of Lakers training camp featured talk of meritocracy, JJ Redick revealing his three goals, and Walker Kessler explaining the good perimeter defense he's already seeing. Read all about that and more in my article below. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Bravo, New York Liberty. Take a bow!

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Afternoon bump: Lakers training camp day one is in the books, and a lot happened. Read my story to learn about JJ Redick’s three goals for training camp and why Walker Kessler thinks the team’s perimeter defense is underrated. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...

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Lakers Training Camp Notebook: ‘You got to earn your minutes’

The Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday and everyone is healthy and competing for spots.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

JJ Redick clearly stated how rotation competitions will work. “This is a meritocracy. If anybody tells you otherwise, it’s bullsh--t. It just is. This is a meritocracy. You gotta earn your minutes, and you cheer for your teammates while you’re doing it.” ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-tra...

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Lakers Training Camp Notebook: ‘You got to earn your minutes’

The Lakers opened training camp on Tuesday and everyone is healthy and competing for spots.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Walker Kessler on why the Lakers’ defense is underrated: “I think people aren’t taking into account how good our perimeter defense is going to be with some of these guys. I’m just being completely honest. I think that a lot of guys are very smart on the perimeter.”

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Walker Kessler is so tall that he had to raise the mic stand before speaking. Then he complimented himself for doing so lol

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One last bump before we move on to Lakers training camp, which will open up to the media in another half an hour or so.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sparks GM Ariana Andonian says the franchise jumping up to the No. 1 or No. 2 pick in this year’s draft would be “the opportunity of a lifetime.”

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sparks GM Ariana Andonian says she doesn’t want to set a timeline for hiring a new head coach. She wants to take her time and evaluate all potential options.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sparks GM Ariana Andonian on a potential rebuild: “We are still kind of evaluating where we are.”

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sparks GM Ariana Andonian on what she wants from players: “I think the players with the best work ethic and quality of character are the ones I identify with.”

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sparks GM Ariana Andonian says the goal is “sustained success”

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Sparks are about to begin their introductory press conference for their new general manager, Ariana Andonian.

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Find out which Laker said they “made the right choice” joining the team, who needed a last-minute hair appointment on media day, and why Luka Dončić views the goal for this season to be winning a championship by reading my article below. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-med...

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Edwin Garcia @ecreates88.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Want to be caught up on Lakers Media Day? Here are the best quotes and updates from the Lakers’ talk with the media ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. ecreates88.substack.com/p/lakers-med...