The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the headlines during trade season after dealing 2020 NBA champion Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for superstar guard Luka Doncic. Los Angeles also attempted to trade rookie Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for big man Mark Williams.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick expressed his confusion and disappointment over the officiating. He stated that he “didn’t get a good explanation” for Reaves’ second technical foul, which ultimately forced the guard out of the game in the third quarter.

JJ Redick spoke after the Los Angeles Lakers 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He noted that the team looked lethargic on the court, with their offense for 90% of the game being very poor.

The win figures to put recent puzzling losses to the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets firmly in the rearview mirror and should give the Lakers some confidence as they set to embark on what is undoubtedly going to be the toughest portion of their 2024-25 schedule, with several back to backs over the next couple of weeks.

If you play hard every night, you have a chance to win,” the first-year coach said after the Lakers gave up an 18-point lead but still managed to win Thursday.

The Los Angeles Lakers head coach knew his comment might be cringeworthy, and by the viral reaction, he was right.

Although first-year coach JJ Redick has helped LeBron James and the Lakers win seven of their last nine games, Doncic has struggled in the three contests he's been available for with his new team. The Slovenian has been recovering from a calf injury he suffered on Christmas Day, forcing him to miss over a month of action.

JJ Redick praises LeBron James' dedication, calling him "one of the greatest competitors" despite a grueling NBA schedule.

Lakers coach JJ Redick issued a big challenge for Luka Doncic ahead of the team’s major game against the Nuggets.