The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third consecutive blowout loss on Christmas Day, falling 119-96 to the Houston Rockets as JJ Redick publicly questioned his team's commitment level. After the Lakers' previous loss, Redick blasted the Lakers' defensive effort. "We don't care enough right now," Redick said after the defeat. "And that's the part that bothers you a lot. We … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Calls Out Lakers’ Effort Following Christmas Day Defeat to Rockets
Lakers Hold ‘Anticlimactic’ Team Meeting After Three-Game Blowout Losing Streak
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick conducted what team sources described as an "anticlimactic" meeting Saturday following three consecutive blowout losses, emphasizing "recalibration and reconnection" rather than confrontation with players and staff. The meeting focused on Redick accepting responsibility and establishing clearer priorities after promising an … [Read more...] about Lakers Hold ‘Anticlimactic’ Team Meeting After Three-Game Blowout Losing Streak
Clippers To Sign TyTy Washington Jr To Two-Way Contract
The LA Clippers are signing guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way a contract. LA will reportedly waive RayJ Dennis to create the roster spot to sign Washington. Washington will be eligible to be active for up to 30 or 31 NBA games, depending on if he's signed Saturday or Sunday. Dennis was signed in early December and appeared in one NBA game for the Clippers. In 16 G League … [Read more...] about Clippers To Sign TyTy Washington Jr To Two-Way Contract
Austin Reaves Sidelined Four Weeks After MRI Reveals Grade 2 Calf Strain
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will miss approximately four weeks after an MRI revealed a grade 2 gastrocnemius strain in his left calf. Reaves, 27, sustained the injury during the first half of the Lakers' 119-96 Christmas Day loss to the Houston Rockets. He will be re-evaluated after the four-week period. The injury is separate from a mild calf strain that caused … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Sidelined Four Weeks After MRI Reveals Grade 2 Calf Strain
JJ Redick Says Lakers Don’t Have Enough Defenders Who Play With Consistent Effort
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick was frustrated after his team's blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Redick was asked if the Lakers have enough players who are hardwired to defend and play with consistent effort and physicality. "No," Redick replied simply. The Lakers coach then went on to explain why things went sideways for his team in the third quarter of the loss … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Says Lakers Don’t Have Enough Defenders Who Play With Consistent Effort