Brandon Ingram plays his best game, but Lakers fall to Warriors: Rookie Brandon Ingram played his best game of the preseason and led the team with 21 points. He also had four assists, seven rebounds and two steals. “I think I’m making progressions every time I step on the floor,” Ingram said. -- Los Angeles Times

Brandon Ingram has breakout game in 123-112 preseason loss to Warriors: The movement looked so natural as Brandon Ingram navigated his way around the court. He sank shots with balance as he set his feet and squared up in triple threat position. He scanned the court and found open teammates both in half-court and transition. He slid his deceptively thin frame into the lane to pluck rebounds off the rim as if they were apples on a tree. The Lakers fell in love with Ingram when he perfected all those qualities during his lone season at Duke. After seeing him experience some hiccups in summer league and training camp, the Lakers saw Ingram flash signs of promising growth in their 123-112 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Valley View Casino Center. -- Los Angeles Daily News

Luke Walton visits father's statue before exhibition vs. Warriors in San Diego: The man’s outstretched arms and infectious smile capture his friendly personality. The bike represents one of his favorite hobbies. And the statue depicting Hall-of-Famer center Bill Walton shows how much his native city reveres him. Despite endless preparation ahead of him before the Lakers’ exhibition against Golden State on Wednesday at Valley View Casino Center, Lakers coach Luke Walton visited his father’s statue in the arena’s upper concourse. “I heard nobody wants it,” Walton said. “Is that true?” -- The Orange County Register