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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick accuses Detroit Pistons of unethical hoops

The Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers last night in a physical matchup between MVP candidates. Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons closed their 10-day road trip in Los Angeles Tuesday night and found themselves in a tight battle until a late fourth quarter explosion by Detroit.

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JJ Redick Believes Lakers Are Still Trying To Figure Out Their Identity

After a strong start, the Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of their roughest stretch of the season so far. After yet another blowout loss, this time to the Detroit Pistons, JJ Redick’s squad is heading into 2026 having lost four of their last five games and seven of their last 12, all coming by double-digits.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 31

JJ Redick Explains How Lakers’ Loss To Pistons Was ‘Deflating’

The Los Angeles Lakers looked like they might have turned a corner after snapping their three-game losing streak with a win over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers had an opportunity to make a statement to end 2025 as they hosted the Detroit Pistons, who currently own the best record in the Eastern Conference.

J.J. Redick News / Hardwood Heroics / December 31

JJ Redick Says Lakers Must Battle and Overpower Pistons’ Physical Onslaught :'A Great Test for Our Group'

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday before the end of 2025. The Pistons are a challenging team for the Lakers, since they are the top team in the Eastern Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Lakers Coach Announces Bad News on Tuesday

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in action on Tuesday for their final game of the calendar year. They get to host the 24-8 Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena as the Lakers battle the best team in the Eastern Conference at the moment.

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The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 30

How JJ Redick made a small but important change for Luka Dončić

Lakers head coach JJ Redick promised changes in the rotation before LA played Sacramento and he delivered. With the Lakers down a ball handler due to Austin Reaves’ calf injury, Redick relied more on Nick Smith Jr.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 30

JJ Redick says Deandre Ayton has been ‘fantastic’ this season

Every year, each team has hits and misses in free agency. Some gambles work out, and others don’t. While the Lakers still have some work to do with their roster, one area they look good in is the center position.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 30

JJ Redick Wants Nick Smith Jr. To Be Aggressive

Luka Doncic led the way and LeBron James had another strong outing, but it was two-way contract player Nick Smith Jr. who gave the Los Angeles Lakers an extra boost in their win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night to snap their three-game losing streak.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 30

JJ Redick Calls LeBron James ‘Remarkable’ Ahead Of 41st Birthday

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the oldest player in the NBA but he continues to defy Father Time as he remains one of the league’s best players.

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 30

JJ Redick felt Lakers win over Pistons was one of the ‘most consistent games’ of season

The Lakers have been prone to some frustrating lapses in games this season. Rarely, if at all, have they been able to put together a full 48-minute effort.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 29

JJ Redick Admits To Knee Injections At 41 While Reflecting On LeBron James’ Age

LeBron James has had an NBA career for the ages. Now in his 23rd season at age 40, James remains extremely dedicated to keeping his body healthy, and it has paid off.

Los Angeles Lakers News / LAFB Network / December 29

Wake-Up Call Leads to Lakers’ Turning Point Against Sacramento

For weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers’ issues have felt obvious but unspoken. Defensive breakdowns, disorganization on offense, and an erosion of accountability have fueled a slide that reached its lowest point on Christmas Day, when the Houston Rockets exposed L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 29

JJ Redick Plans To Stick With Luka Doncic Rotational Shift

Before Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick signaled that some changes may be coming to the team’s rotation after three consecutive losses.

J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / December 29

JJ Redick Pinpoints What Made Lakers’ Victory Over Kings Meaningful

The Los Angeles Lakers successfully snapped their three-game losing streak with a dominant 126-101 win over the Sacramento Kings. Given the ordeals this team has had to endure, especially in light of recent injury updates, this win seems all the more valuable.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 29

JJ Redick admits LeBron James is a problem for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone 8-5 since LeBron James made his season debut.

Lakers have 'recalibration' meeting after having effort called out

Dwyane Wade makes concerning claims about LeBron James

Former NBA coach has harsh reality check for James

Redick sends serious message to Lakers in brutal rant

Rob Pelinka’s Lakers cannot be what Redick wants them to be

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 28

Rob Pelinka’s Lakers cannot be what JJ Redick wants them to be

Redick has expressed frustrations at his team's shortcomings this season, but it's Pelinka who should be taking the heat.

Former NBA Coach of the Year rips Luka Doncic over his play style

Lakers have 'recalibration and reconnection' meeting after having effort called out

JJ Redick sends serious message to Lakers in brutal rant

The 25 greatest undrafted NBA players of all time

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 27

Lakers have 'recalibration and reconnection' meeting after having effort called out

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers still have the fourth-best record in the Western Conference, things are not going smoothly at the moment.

JJ Redick goes off on Lakers players after Christmas Day loss

Lakers' Austin Reaves out at least four weeks due to calf injury

Noteworthy update emerges about James Harden’s future

Kawhi Leonard is on pace to set a notable single-season NBA record

Brook Lopez matches three-point record set by Stephen Curry

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 27

JJ Redick Feeling ‘Positive’ After Practice & Film Session

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a rough patch of their season, dropping three straight games for the first time with all coming in blowout fashion. Their most recent loss was to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day and afterwards, head coach JJ Redick was highly critical of the team’s effort and care-factor.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 27

JJ Redick Admits Lakers Do Not Have Winning Culture Right Now

Kendrick Perkins takes aim at Redick

Lakers play like Grinches on Christmas for third straight loss

Former NBA Coach of the Year rips Lakers' Luka Doncic over his play style

Pacers release former Warriors draft bust James Wiseman

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / December 26

JJ Redick: “I’m Not Doing Another 53 Games Like This”

Lakers coach JJ Redick questioned his team’s professionalism and commitment to winning after Thursday’s 23-point loss to Houston, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26