With Luka Doncic getting fit this offseason and the team filling their need for a center by signing Deandre Ayton in free agency, the Lakers hope JJ can weave his magic again this season. He is going out of his way to talk to other successful people in sports, which shows how badly he wants to win, too.

JJ Redick is only entering his second season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, but his approach to leadership is already unique. After guiding the team to 50 wins and a third seed in the Western Conference in his debut season,

Head coach JJ Redick believes Marcus Smart will bring toughness, communication and another ball-handler to the Los Angeles Lakers.

With Luka playing the two-man game with Ayton and Redick focused on winning games with Deandre as the starting center, he’ll have every opportunity to succeed in Los Angeles.

JJ Redick, the former NBA player, has signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers in September 2025. He transitioned to coaching in 2024 a

After acquiring Luka Doncic to pair with LeBron James and then building out the roster with quality role players, the Lakers have championship aspirations in 2025-26. That is especially the case because James is entering his 23rd season, which could very well be his last with the Lakers and in the NBA.