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The Los Angeles Lakers’ 17-6 record to start the 2025-26 season is their best record after 23 games since the 2019-20 season. The last time the Los Angeles Lakers started a season this well, they went on to win the NBA Championship.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 9

JJ Redick’s Coaching Philosophy is Like 20 Other Teams in the NBA, Says Byron Scott

By any metric, second-year head coach JJ Redick has done a fantastic job so far this year with the Lakers. The team is 17-6, tied for second in the West, and they’ve gotten there despite only having LeBron James for seven of those games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 9

JJ Redick Praises Deandre Ayton’s Defense Against 76ers

Out of the free agent signings the Los Angeles Lakers made this past summer, Deandre Ayton has stood out as the best addition thanks to his strong two-way play through the first part of the 2025-26 season.

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How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 8

JJ Redick Believes It Was Important For LeBron James To Remind Himself What He’s Capable Of

The Los Angeles Lakers’ final stop of their road trip was all about LeBron James as he put together his first real LeBron-like performance of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8

Deandre Ayton makes clueless admission about his role under JJ Redick

LA Lakers put on a defensive clinic against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Los Angeles Lakers are unarguably one of the best offensive teams in the NBA so far in the 2025-26 season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 8

'Just Do What I Have to Do': Deandre Ayton Confused by JJ Redick’s Praise About His Defensive Efforts in Win vs Sixers

The Lakers have gotten off to a fantastic start this season, hovering near the top of the Western Conference despite a prolonged absence by LeBron James to start the year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 7

JJ Redick's Strong Words on LeBron James After Lakers' Win Against 76ers

LeBron James found his offensive rhythm against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. James scored 29 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers secure a 112-108 win.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 7

JJ Redick Offers Optimistic Timeline as Lakers Guard Nears Return

The Los Angeles Lakers have been missing several players this season due to injury. Earlier in the year, star forward LeBron James missed the team’s first 14 games due to right sciatica.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / December 7

JJ Redick says awards won’t influence Lakers’ plans for LeBron James

LeBron James is nearing the maximum number of games he can miss while still qualifying for postseason awards, but Lakers coach JJ Redick said that won’t factor into the team’s decisions about when James plays.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 6

JJ Redick Pleased With Lakers’ Fight Despite Blowout Loss To Celtics

After a thrilling win against the Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Boston Celtics on the second night of their back-to-back.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 6

JJ Redick Makes Bold Joe Mazzulla Claim After Lakers-Celtics

Almost a year ago, JJ Redick, in his first season as a coach, discussed a golf game with Joe Mazzulla that would’ve completely altered the trajectories of the Lakers and Celtics.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 5

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Celtics

Well, that was a basketball game. The shorthanded Lakers didn’t have a chance at all at beating the Celtics. Boston started red-hot from 3-point range and ended the game hitting 24 from beyond the arc.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Why Is Luka Doncic Out vs Celtics? JJ Redick Drops Return Update

Last night, the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Toronto Raptors, but something felt off. The game was down to the wire, and though the Lakers managed to close out the game, the cushion they built during November can disappear quickly.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 5

JJ Redick Believes Basketball Gods Rewarded LeBron James For Playing Right Way

One thing Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has often been criticized for has been his willingness to pass the ball in clutch situations. Whereas many expect superstars to take that final shot no matter what, LeBron has always been willing to find the open teammate if he has drawn a lot of defensive attention.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 4

JJ Redick Embracing Lakers’ Tough Stretch Coming Up On Schedule

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has done a great job in leading his team to a 15-5 start this season. Despite LeBron James not playing most of the games, and minor injuries forcing nearly everyone on the roster to miss at least one game, the Lakers have played hard and looked like one of the better teams in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 4

J.J. Redick Had Words on Lakers' Lack of Physicality

The Lakers' physicality was called into question J.J. Redick had words on the topic Lakers face Raptors today The Los Angeles Lakers are an intriguing mix of youth and experience, a team that retooled this offseason in hopes of keeping pace with and surpassing the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

JJ Redick looked upset at LeBron James for laughing with Suns players during Lakers blowout

JJ Redick could not hide his annoyance with LeBron James on Monday as the Los Angeles Lakers were getting blown out by the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers trailed the Suns 94-73 with about a minute left in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 2