Head coach JJ Redick has said he wants to use a nine-man rotation this season. Once forward Jarred Vanderbilt returns from foot surgery, Redick will have some decisions to make as far as how to clear some playing time for him. Redick admitted before Tuesday's game that his rotation will be fluid this season depending on the circumstances.

The Lakers, who struggled with the possession battle last year, stepped up their offensive rebounding and committed fewer turnovers to win their season opener

ESPN personality Kendrick Perkins is someone who tells it like it is, and he gave his honest take on JJ Redick's head coaching debut with the Lakers.