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JJ Redick praised Bronny James' play despite James shooting 1-12 in the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. James finished with eight points. "He is so much more comfortable and confident as a player," Redick said of James following the game. "Skill-wise, read-wise, all of those things have improved, but there's a big difference between … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Says Bronny James ‘Much More Comfortable And Confident’ Despite Shooting Struggles

Luka Doncic will not play in the Los Angeles Lakers' first two preseason games this weekend, the team announced Friday. The Lakers tip off their six-game preseason slate Friday against the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert. Then they play a road game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The decision to hold the 26-year-old star was made by Doncic and the Lakers' performance … [Read more...] about Lakers To Sit Luka Donic For First Two Preseason Games

Last June, Austin Reaves turned down a four-year, $89.2 million contract extension offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. The extension was the most the Lakers could offer Reaves at the time whereas he can sign for significantly more money in 2026. Two sources from rival teams believe Reaves could make more than $40 million per season on his next contract and is expected to earn at … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Could Make $40M Per Year On Next Contract, Wants To Remain With Lakers

Free agent guard Nick Smith Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Smith had been waived by the Charlotte Hornets last week. Smith fills the Lakers third two-way spot going into the season. In 60 games for the Hornets last season, the 6-foot-2 guard averaged 9.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Smith shot 39% from the field, including 34% on 5.1 … [Read more...] about Nick Smith Jr, Lakers Sign Two-Way Contract

LeBron James was out of the start of the Los Angeles Lakers' training camp as he deals with "a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute." The Lakers hope James will be ready in time for their regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors. "It's probably a little bit longer of a ramp-up leading into opening night for him," JJ Redick said of James. "Obviously in … [Read more...] about LeBron James Expects Longer Ramp Up Ahead Of Lakers’ Season Opener