Redick, who took the helm of the Lakers in June, replaced Darvin Ham after Ham coached Los Angeles to a disappointing first-round exit in the 2023-24 playoffs. Amid widespread doubt over Redick’s ability to lead a team in the NBA, the first-time head coach boasts a stellar report card at the start of the season, per Charania.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised LeBron James' effort but made it clear he was unhappy with everyone else's effort in Wednesday's loss to Memphis.

Struggling NBA heavyweights square off when the Philadelphia 76ers battle the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Philadelphia is coming off a 110-98 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night,

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The Philadelphia 76ers (1-6) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (4-4) on Friday. Tip from crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the 76ers vs.

On Friday night, LeBron James will play his first game of the season without his son by his side. The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to the team’s G League South Bay Lakers squad on Thursday.

"The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guards Bronny James Jr. and Jalen Hood-Schifino and forward Maxwell Lewis from the South Bay Lakers," Arash Markazi of The Sporting Tribune posted on X. "All three are still expected to play in Saturday’s South Bay Lakers season opener against the Salt Lake City Stars in El Segundo."