The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2024-25 season with few expectations, at least not the ones they are used to. L.A. entered the season with a first-time head coach and former podcaster, JJ Redick. While some were high on the move,

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll, as their 108-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night was their sixth straight win. Don't tell that to head coach JJ Redick, as he sent a clear cut message to his team on their playoff quest after their latest big win.

JJ Redick shares his clear stance on the Lakers' playoff hopes this season. See what he thinks about their chances of clinching a spot!

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Nonetheless, the Lakers were viewed as a playoff team by most but had some major flaws due to being led by first-time head coach JJ Redick. Redick was the favorite from the minute the Lakers fired Darivn Ham after their early playoff exit to the Denver Nuggets.

Following the win over the Clippers, Lakers head coach JJ Redick announced an official injury designation for Hachimura. "JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura’s injury has been diagnosed as left patellar tendinopathy," ESPN's Dave McMenamin wrote on X.

JJ Redick has a knack for getting the most out of his team, which now includes Jordan Goodwin. The guard signed a two-way contract with the Lakers midway through the season but Redick has already confirmed he’ll be in the rotation going forward.

The USC Trojans took down the UCLA Bruins on March 1. It was a big matchup with a star-studded crowd. In attendance was Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick, and he took the time to praise USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins and his experience watching the game.