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Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images All teams need key players who are vocal leaders and the Lakers appear to have that in D’Angelo Russell. D'Angelo Russell's role on the Lakers and his best use case has been a point of contention for years now. JJ Redick has given his stamp of approval, saying he wants him to have a career year this season, but so far, that's not … [Read more...] about JJ Redick calls D’Angelo Russell one of the most vocal leaders this season

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images In his first rotation minutes of the season, Cam Reddish impressed head coach JJ Redick against the Pistons on Monday. For all the hope and promise attached to Max Christie heading into this season, a worse start to the season could hardly have been drawn up to open the season. Receiving the first regular rotation minutes of his … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says Cam Reddish earned trust with performance vs. Pistons

Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images With an undefeated streak at home and a rough road trip immediately after, which version of the Lakers are the real ones? It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. It was a three-game home winning streak, it was three losses in four games on the road, the beginning of a new coaching regime and more of the … [Read more...] about The Lakers have shown us the good and the bad, but which team are they?

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images The Lakers are going to have to be extra sharp against an unhealthy Grizzlies team who has what it takes to expose their flaws. The Lakers look to conclude their rough five-game road trip with a win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. This will be the first of two times these teams see each other in a span of a week. Start time … [Read more...] about Lakers vs Grizzlies Preview and Game Thread: Can L.A. address their weaknesses ASAP?

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Sixers center Joel Embiid has been suspended three games by the NBA, officially ruling him out for the Lakers’ game on Friday. While few things are going right for the Lakers as they wrap up their current road trip, their return to Los Angeles officially got a bit easier. On Tuesday afternoon, the NBA announced that Joel Embiid … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid suspended three games for altercation with reporter, will not play vs. Lakers