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The Los Angeles Lakers took Bronny James in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft and fans are beside themselves with how the young gun looks in an LA Lakers jersey. Photos of LeBron James’ son are going viral as Bronny Mania grabs hold of the the Web with an unrelenting, icy grip. The […]

There are a lot of rookies that may want to prove themselves in the upcoming season. After all, the 2024 NBA Draft class was dubbed as one of the weakest in league history. This was despite being headlined by guys like Alex Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher. While the top of the class usually gets all […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers needed any more attention from the NBA world, they got it with their selection of Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft. LeBron James’ eldest son will now be his teammate in what should be a feel-good story for basketball fans around the globe. Due to the expectations and spotlight […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping their change in leadership yields an improved showing during the 2024-25 season. The Lakers hired former player and analyst JJ Redick as their new head coach following Darvin Ham’s departure. Redick seeks to build a staff that will help him and Los Angeles get over the hump and one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a vibrant and exciting roster heading into the 2024-2025 season, and the announcements of Coach JJ Redick’s signing and Bronny James’ drafting are big reasons why. On Saturday, June 29, longtime NBA reporter Shams Charania revealed the latest bit of Lakers news that will fire up Los Angeles fans: Cam […]

It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to anyone who has long followed the National Basketball Association that much of what the Los Angeles Lakers have done in the very early stages of the 2024 offseason has come under fire. Their failed pursuit of UConn coach Dan Hurley drew skepticism from both pro and college […]

The Los Angeles Lakers named JJ Redick as their 29th head coach a few days ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. NBA icon and Laker legend Shaquille O’Neal recently weighed in on Redick’s statement about LeBron James not being informed of his hiring as the Lakers’ head coach. JJ Redick was officially introduced by general […]

After hiring JJ Redick as head coach, the Los Angeles Lakers now must fill out the remainder of the coaching staff. Several names have been floated around as potential options. However, the latest buzz in the rumor mill suggests a former head coach of the Detroit Pistons is in the mix for LA’s assistant coach […]

JJ Redick is a seasoned NBA veteran having played 15 seasons in the league. But while Redick has been long retired from playing basketball, the former basketball player continued to share his experiences and thoughts about the game as an analyst until recently being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. But […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up who many perceived to be the steal of the NBA Draft by selecting sharpshooter Dalton Knecht out of the University of Tennessee with the 17th overall pick. Knecht profiles as one of the most NBA ready prospects in the draft at the age of 23 and […]

On Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers officially introduced former NBA sniper JJ Redick to be the next head coach of the league’s most storied franchise following the firing of Darvin Ham and his staff earlier this offseason. Redick’s only head coaching experience before this is leading an elementary school basketball team, but his work […]

With JJ Redick now in place as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the next priority for the team will be to fill out his coaching staff. NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Dwane Casey and Jacque Vaughn to become part of JJ Redick’s coaching staff. Redick has the […]

On Tuesday, HBCU alumna and social entrepreneur Halleemah Nash took to her X account to allege that new Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick called her a racial slur when both were students at Duke University. Although she didn’t call Redick by name, she referenced him by his new position. “I’ve only been called the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the upcoming season with JJ Redick as their new head coach. While one could argue that the former NBA player is a good media analyst, many fans are concerned with Redick’s lack of coaching experience. This has caused plenty of criticism, both toward the Lakers organization and the newly-hired […]

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is denying an accusation made by a woman named Halleemah Nash, who claims he called her the N-word while the two were present on the Duke University campus. Nash, who is a Social Impact Pro and Lakers fan, per her X bio, and is the founder of […]

When someone signs on to lead a high-profile franchise that is desperately trying to stay in title contention in an absurdly loaded conference, they will be faced with a myriad of questions and constant media scrutiny. That is what awaits new Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick in his first season at the helm. […]

On Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers officially introduced JJ Redick as the franchise’s next head coach in front of a sea of reporters at the team’s practice facility. Rumors have been swirling for weeks now that Redick and the Lakers had mutual interest, and now that the former NBA sharpshooter is done commentating the […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just hours away and the Los Angeles Lakers have some decisions to make. Do they draft some promising youngsters with their two first-round picks to help safeguard their future? Or do they use the pick to go all-in on winning now? The latest rumor is that Lakers superstars LeBron James […]

After a few months of dancing to the will they, won’t they dance, the Los Angeles Lakers finally introduced JJ Redick as the team’s new head coach on Monday. Redick has been the frontrunner throughout the Lakers’ coaching process search aside from that two-week period in which the team reportedly pulled out all the stops […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially introduced new coach JJ Redick on Monday, where the former NBA player answered questions about the process of getting the job. He also spoke about the Lakers’ pursuit of UConn Basketball coach Dan Hurley, who the team flirted with before ultimately landing with Redick: “[He] is a two-time national champion […]

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers formally introduced JJ Redick as their new head coach. After the Lakers dismissed Darvin Ham in early May, fans began speculating about the possible influence Lakers star LeBron James had on the decision. During his introductory press conference with the Lakers, Redick mentioned that he did not speak with […]

JJ Redick was officially announced as the Los Angeles Lakers new head coach on Monday. Ever since Redick was linked to the position, there has been criticism thrown his way. Of course, the fact that he’s never coached in the NBA made him an easy target. But now that Redick is the head coach of […]

It was made official Monday that former player and basketball analyst JJ Redick will become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Consequently, a statement was released from the Lakers organization where Redick stated that his goal in the role is to “focus on delivering championship-caliber basketball.” “I am incredibly humbled to join […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially have their new head coach for the 2024-25 season in former NBA player JJ Redick. The team plans to officially introduce Redick as coach on Monday during an introductory press conference that will be streamed on YouTube, as per Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Monday is significant for Redick since […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are likely to announce the hiring of JJ Redick as their new head coach any day now, and Redick is reportedly hard at work building an assistant coaching staff. Among the names discussed for a Lakers assistant role has been longtime former NBA Sam Cassell, who just won an NBA Championship […]

JJ Redick should be officially named head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers any day now, which means Redick will soon coach Anthony Davis, one of the best defenders in the NBA but one who Redick did not believe was in the top 10 this season. As a member of the media, Redick could vote […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a significant move in their coaching staff by hiring former NBA sharpshooter JJ Redick as their head coach. This decision has garnered attention and excitement from fans and players alike. Lakers star Austin Reaves, a key player and Arkansas native, has shared his thoughts on this new addition, expressing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have entered a new era after hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach. With the NBA Draft and free agency right around the corner, we should expect LA to make plenty of moves this offseason. However, they still need an assistant coach alongside Redick. With that in mind, we take […]

JJ Redick is already making waves as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. From the sounds of it, he’s been in talks with several players, including Anthony Davis. In fact, it’s been revealed what Redick plans to do with Davis moving forward, which could prove to be big for this franchise. During […]

With the news of JJ Redick being hired as the Los Angeles Lakers next head coach, the job now is to focus on the summer and improve the roster after a disappointing finish this past season. The piece to the missing puzzle might have been revealed as a name to watch out for is Atlanta […]

It is official that JJ Redick will be the next head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers as it was heavily rumored for a long time since the former player impressed as an analyst and started a podcast with star LeBron James. However, one person that is pumping the brakes on any lofty expectation is […]

For all those taking cheap shots about new Lakers coach JJ Redick’s lack of coaching experience, think again. Because although he hasn’t coached at the high school, college or pro levels, he has ample head coaching experience in one of the most aggravating, stressful, hair-splitting leagues imaginable — youth sports. Anyone who has had to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick as the team’s head coach on Thursday. Redick reportedly has a number of former players he wants to add to his coaching staff, including Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley. So how do the Mavs feel about the Lakers’ potential interest in Dudley? According to NBA insider Marc Stein, […]

The frenzy has officially started. Fans are getting their first glimpse of what should be a hyper-scrutinized offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers following the organization’s decision to hire JJ Redick as its new head coach. With Dan Hurley deciding to stay at the University of Connecticut, there was little doubt that this move would […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reached a four-year agreement with JJ Redick, appointing the 39-year-old former NBA player as the team’s new head coach. Seven weeks after dismissing Darvin Ham, the Lakers chose Redick, a 15-year NBA veteran who moved on to podcasting and broadcasting after his playing career. Redick met with Rob Pelinka and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went with JJ Redick for their 2024-2025 and beyond coaching duties, a decision that feels like a smart one after Dan Hurley turned down the Lake Show to return to Storrs, Connecticut. With the Lakers’ hiring of JJ Redick as head coach, it’s time to make our bold predictions for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were under pressure after striking out on UConn boss Dan Hurley. The team finally landed on former sharpshooter JJ Redick, but not before checking in with its star player first. The Lakers made sure Davis was fully on board before officially hiring Redick, via The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Sam Amick, and Jovan Buha. […]

JJ Redick’s wife is Chelsea Kilgore. Redick is considered to be one of the greatest college basketball players of the 21st Century. The Duke University alum also went on to carve out a lengthy NBA career, having suited up for various teams in the NBA. Nowadays, Redick has hung up his basketball sneakers. But while […]

JJ Redick is officially the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that he’s the man in charge he’ll be making hires to form his staff. The latest rumors suggest that Redick is eyeing a group with a ton of experience. Nothing is set in stone, but it sounds like Redick is eying […]