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• JJ Redick Clarifies Comments About Lakers Roster Fitting Together For First Time

  07-10-2026 22:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made some preseason headlines with commentary about the roster at his opening press conference. His quote suggested that this is the first time in his three seasons as the head coach that the roster actually fits together, seemingly a shot at the previous two rosters built by general manager Rob Pelinka.Redick has long been on record as wanting players who can pass, dribble and shoot, and this season’s roster certainly has more players that can do al
  
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• Lakers News: Adou Thiero Understands Need To Minimize Reckless Dunk Attempts

  07-10-2026 19:53 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers are expecting big things from second-year wing Adou Thiero this season. The 2025 second-round pick is one of the most athletic players in the entire league, and that undoubtedly stands out on film. He is a high-flying, high-energy wing defender who exemplifies a lot of what the Lakers need more of this season.However, one issue that stems from his elite athleticism are his landings. Thiero can nearly make any play he wants at the rim — offensively or defensively &mda
  
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• JJ Redick: Lakers’ First Half Effort Vs. Warriors ‘Unacceptable’

  07-10-2026 18:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers took the court for their second game of the 2026-27 preseason on Tuesday night, facing off against the Golden State Warriors as they prepare for their season-opening opponent. The Warriors were without some players, but had Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and other top rotation pieces available. Meanwhile, head coach JJ Redick was without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle and Collin Sexton, among others.Redick started Bronny James, Quentin Grimes,
  
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• JJ Redick Impressed With Luka Doncic’s Conditioning

  07-10-2026 16:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  Coming into this season, there is some extra pressure on Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic. Of course, last season ended with him being unable to suit up in the playoffs due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, so getting healthy was the most important thing. But the Lakers also built the roster with players who best fit around him as he is now clearly the leader of this team and face of the franchise.
  Doncic continued his work from last offseason, coming into training camp in tremen
  
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• JJ Redick Believes Quentin Grimes Is Great Complement To Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

  07-10-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  A few players stood out for the Los Angeles Lakers in their preseason opening victory over the Sacramento Kings and one of them was Quentin Grimes. A favorite by many to be a starter alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Grimes gave a glimpse of what to expect from him this season.
  The guard finished with 16 points of 5-of-7 shooting from the field while also knocking down a pair of 3-pointers in just 19 minutes. And Redick praised Grimes, believing he is a great complement to the Lakers&rsqu
  
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• Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Blown Out By Warriors In Second Night Of Preseason Back-To-Back

  07-10-2026 06:31 via lakersnation.com
  
  After a dominant victory over the Sacramento Kings in their preseason opener, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night in the second of a road back-to-back.
  The Warriors were clearly the fresher team and had just about everyone in the lineup, while the Lakers looked like a team that was shorthanded and played the night before.
  Warriors 124, Lakers 98: key takeaways from preseason game two
  Key players out
  For the second straight night, the Lake
  
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