Mike Trudell: Rui Hachimura on JJ Redick: “He was just in the league … he knows exactly what’s happening in the league right now. For us, it’s easy to understand … whatever he says just makes sense.”
Source: Twitter @LakersReporter
Source: Twitter @LakersReporter
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Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rui Hachimura on JJ Redick: “He was just in the league … he knows exactly what’s happening in the league right now. For us, it’s easy to understand … whatever he says just makes sense.” – 2:41 PM
Rui Hachimura on JJ Redick: “He was just in the league … he knows exactly what’s happening in the league right now. For us, it’s easy to understand … whatever he says just makes sense.” – 2:41 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
JJ Redick says LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play this weekend – not saying whether they’ll be available for one or both exhibitions – and that a plan is still being finalized for their preseason availability – 2:28 PM
JJ Redick says LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play this weekend – not saying whether they’ll be available for one or both exhibitions – and that a plan is still being finalized for their preseason availability – 2:28 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick, asked if anything stands out about Anthony Davis having been up close and personal in practice for a few days, said AD himself stands out.
In sum: “Everything he does on the basketball court is at an elite level.” – 2:15 PM
JJ Redick, asked if anything stands out about Anthony Davis having been up close and personal in practice for a few days, said AD himself stands out.
In sum: “Everything he does on the basketball court is at an elite level.” – 2:15 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With preseason games coming on Friday and Sunday in Palm Springs, JJ Redick said LeBron and AD are “going to play this weekend”, but Redick and staff are still deciding how to optimize their playing time to build up to the regular season. – 2:12 PM
With preseason games coming on Friday and Sunday in Palm Springs, JJ Redick said LeBron and AD are “going to play this weekend”, but Redick and staff are still deciding how to optimize their playing time to build up to the regular season. – 2:12 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick mentioned the tracking data they get from devices the players wear, and as an example, cited that Bronny ran 6 miles yesterday, with Jalen Hood-Schifino second at 5.5. – 4:38 PM
JJ Redick mentioned the tracking data they get from devices the players wear, and as an example, cited that Bronny ran 6 miles yesterday, with Jalen Hood-Schifino second at 5.5. – 4:38 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick when asked on his early impressions of rookie Dalton Knecht: “He’s got a heater. That’s what he’s shown me, first of all” – 4:19 PM
JJ Redick when asked on his early impressions of rookie Dalton Knecht: “He’s got a heater. That’s what he’s shown me, first of all” – 4:19 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick said of Day 2: “The overall competitive spirit in this room was fantastic.”
He mentioned that they emphasized physicality on defense as a key point, and he thought the players delivered. – 4:13 PM
JJ Redick said of Day 2: “The overall competitive spirit in this room was fantastic.”
He mentioned that they emphasized physicality on defense as a key point, and he thought the players delivered. – 4:13 PM

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Tune in to NBA Today 🚨 (Special time) 1-4p ET w/ Solo @TermineRadio
🏀 Pressure on Embiid, Lillard & KAT
💪 Year 2 expectations for Wemby
🏀 Redick holds first practice
🎙️ Brian Keefe – Wizards HC joins
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱Call the Show: (855-622-5867) pic.x.com/iQ3VhTyRDn – 12:56 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers hold their first practice, and players are uniformly impressed with how JJ Redick is using their time. Plus, big expectations for Max Christie. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 11:37 AM
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers hold their first practice, and players are uniformly impressed with how JJ Redick is using their time. Plus, big expectations for Max Christie. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 11:37 AM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
New story: A few hours after media day wrapped Monday, the Lakers reconvened in Beverly Hills in the evening to discuss the team’s identity for the 2024-25 season.
On efficiency and organization being important tenets for JJ Redick and his coaching staff: nytimes.com/athletic/58106… – 9:24 PM
New story: A few hours after media day wrapped Monday, the Lakers reconvened in Beverly Hills in the evening to discuss the team’s identity for the 2024-25 season.
On efficiency and organization being important tenets for JJ Redick and his coaching staff: nytimes.com/athletic/58106… – 9:24 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
JJ Redick, LeBron James and Max Christie shared that the Lakers all met last night in Beverly Hills to lay out their identity on both sides of the ball and the ground rules for the season. Redick said he didn’t want to waste the group’s time doing so in their first practice. – 4:32 PM
JJ Redick, LeBron James and Max Christie shared that the Lakers all met last night in Beverly Hills to lay out their identity on both sides of the ball and the ground rules for the season. Redick said he didn’t want to waste the group’s time doing so in their first practice. – 4:32 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says he plans to have a regular 9-man rotation this season. – 4:17 PM
JJ Redick says he plans to have a regular 9-man rotation this season. – 4:17 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says Cam Reddish did not practice today and camp invitee Jordan Goodwin was out with a hamstring issue. – 4:14 PM
JJ Redick says Cam Reddish did not practice today and camp invitee Jordan Goodwin was out with a hamstring issue. – 4:14 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We react to Lakers Media Day, including LeBron feeling rejuvenated after Team USA, and players across the board praising (truly) new coach JJ Redick. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 12:22 PM
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We react to Lakers Media Day, including LeBron feeling rejuvenated after Team USA, and players across the board praising (truly) new coach JJ Redick. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 12:22 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis was involved in the Lakers’ coaching search and sounds ready to embrace JJ Redick’s vision for him.
And according to Davis, Redick was “on me all summer about shooting 3s.”
@ocregister story from Media Day:
ocregister.com/2024/09/30/lak… – 8:48 PM
Anthony Davis was involved in the Lakers’ coaching search and sounds ready to embrace JJ Redick’s vision for him.
And according to Davis, Redick was “on me all summer about shooting 3s.”
@ocregister story from Media Day:
ocregister.com/2024/09/30/lak… – 8:48 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Last year’s first round pick, Jalen Hood-Schifino, said he’s “feeling healthy now” after rehabilitating from back surgery in March.
JJ Redick mentioned being impressed with his development this offseason. JHS: “I’m feeling great now, and am ready to go into camp tomorrow and – 4:27 PM
Last year’s first round pick, Jalen Hood-Schifino, said he’s “feeling healthy now” after rehabilitating from back surgery in March.
JJ Redick mentioned being impressed with his development this offseason. JHS: “I’m feeling great now, and am ready to go into camp tomorrow and – 4:27 PM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Media days are mostly forgettable but some GMs have said some interesting things. Some takeaways from the Nuggets, Celtics, and Nets, and what JJ Redick is looking for on the CV if you want to be a Lakers coach. nytimes.com/athletic/57994… – 4:13 PM
Media days are mostly forgettable but some GMs have said some interesting things. Some takeaways from the Nuggets, Celtics, and Nets, and what JJ Redick is looking for on the CV if you want to be a Lakers coach. nytimes.com/athletic/57994… – 4:13 PM
More on this storyline
Mike Trudell: D’Angelo Russell said he’s been relating a lot with JJ Redick “getting into his bag” from a coaching standpoint with attention to detail from a play calling standpoint, whether in live action or ATO’s. Russell said he’s very much looking forward to playing for him. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / October 3, 2024
Edwin Garcia: JJ Redick says LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play this weekend. Did not state if it would be for both games or how much. -via x.com / October 3, 2024
Mike Trudell: JJ Redick, asked if anything stands out about Anthony Davis having been up close and personal in practice for a few days, said AD himself stands out. In sum: “Everything he does on the basketball court is at an elite level.” -via x.com / October 3, 2024
Mike Trudell: Rui Hachimura, asked if any of the young guys have stood out as improving from the end of last season, mentioned Jalen Hood-Schifino. Said he’s clearly gotten stronger, and is playing with confidence. Made clear gains. -via Twitter @LakersReporter / October 3, 2024
Ryan Ward: Rui Hachimura was also told by new Lakers head coach JJ Redick that he needs to be shooting more threes… Kind of seeing a trend here. -via x.com / September 30, 2024
Dan Woike: Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura are cleared for camp. Jarred Vanderbilt had two procedures, one on each foot, this offseason. Pelinka said there’s optimism that he’ll be available to start the regular season. -via Twitter @DanWoikeSports / September 25, 2024