Los Angeles Lakers’ Head Coach JJ Redick saw positive signs from one of his players, who returned to the team looking like “somebody from Game of Thrones”.
The Los Angeles Lakers have faced repeated failures in the postseason since their 2020 NBA title run. As 17-time NBA champions, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular franchises in the world.
The Los Angeles Lakers fell short of expectations last season, at least when it came to the expectations they were thrust upon prior to the start of the playoffs. More news: Lakers Coach Shares Optimism About LeBron James and Luka Doncic Duo Ahead of Season The Lakers lost in five games ot the much younger and athletic Minnesota Timberwolves.
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As Lakers fans anticipate the start of the 2025-26 season, there are several questions that head coach JJ Redick and his staff must answer. Most of the team’s offseason acquisitions will aim for decent opportunities, leading to tough decisions even before they take the court.
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2024-25 NBA season having made no changes to their roster from the year prior, despite being bounced in the first round by the Denver Nuggets the year before that.
Marcus Smart is the latest addition for the Los Angeles Lakers and he will presumably play a massive role in head coach JJ Redick’s defensive system. As a former Defensive Player of the Year, Smart is looking to get back to that caliber of defender again.
Longtime NBA coach Nate McMillan was by his own words, "semi-retired", when he received a call from JJ Redick last July about joining the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff.
Bronny James’ first year with the Lakers largely took place behind the scenes. Save for some memorable on-court moments that had more to do with his presence than his production, Bronny spent his time in the G League.
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One NBA analyst strongly believes Luka Dončić should take the “last shot” for the Los Angeles Lakers instead of LeBron James next season. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report explained why he thinks Dončić, and not LeBron, should be the Lakers’ closer in 2025-26.
This NBA star wasn’t expecting a call from the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is currently receiving major praise for convincing Luka Doncic to sign a three-year, $165 million extension with the team.
NBA superstar Luka Dončić had dinner with Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick in May.
After a lot of anticipation, Luka Doncic finally extended his contract with the LA Lakers, signing a three-year $165 million deal. The 17-time champions acquired Luka Doncic by trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in a move that is considered one of the most shocking in recent times.
As the Knicks continue to work on filling out their coaching staff under new head coach Mike Brown, Lakers assistant Greg St. Jean and Grizzlies assistant Patrick Mutombo are among the potential targets they’ve considered.
The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that they can get something out of Bronny James next season. As a rookie, he mostly played during blowouts and gams that were well in hand.
The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to get some use from Bronny James in the next couple of years. James was a rookie last year who spent most of his time in the G League.
LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick has asked second year player Bronny James to study the game of two key NBA role players for further development. The former USC player did not have the best of rookie seasons, but showed massive improvement in his outings at the NBA Summer League.
The Lakers are looking for Bronny James to make some changes ahead of his second year in the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news recently after signing guard Marcus Smart in free agency. Smart became a popular buyout candidate after the Washington Wizards added several guards in the offseason, opening a pathway for the Lakers to add an impact defender on a bargain deal.
The Los Angeles Lakers have spoken about wanting to improve their perimeter defense and the team undoubtedly feels like they have done that with the signing of former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year deal.
Duke basketball guard Darren Harris wasn't born until a few months before JJ Redick began capping off a legendary Blue Devil career via his prolific senior campaign in Durham.
A five-year-old podcast clip of JJ Redick passionately praising Marcus Smart has resurfaced, and it couldn’t be more perfectly timed. Now the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Redick finds himself reunited with the very kind of player he once celebrated from afar.
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the postseason as the No. 3 seed in the loaded Western Conference, despite multiple different things going against them this season.
The Los Angeles Lakers season ended abruptly last week when the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in the first round of the playoffs. More Lakers news: Giannis Antetokounmpo Linked To Los Angeles Amid Future Uncertainty It was an unexpected first-round exit by the Lakers, who were projected to make a playoff run.
JJ Redick was gentleman’s swept out of the first round during his first season as an NBA head coach, but the leash is still apparently a good amount longer for him.
Redick seemed to be particularly touchy about being questioned as a first-year head coach.
The Lakers boldly hired Redick, a former 15-year veteran and podcast host, as head coach in June 2024 despite him having no prior coaching experience.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted his team to be "on edge" heading into Wednesday's elimination game. He gave his own edgy response when a reporter asked him a question he didn't like.
JJ Redick pulled a rage-quit on his pregame media session Wednesday.
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