The former NBA player and broadcaster says competition and service drive him in his first coaching gig, “a perfect marriage of the now and the future” with the Lakers.

“He just says go play, whatever, go shoot,” rookie Dalton Knecht said. “If you’re gonna be open, shoot it. And then if not, drive to the rim, shoot, try to get a layup or dish out for a three for another teammate.”

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James is in a unique and difficult situation, which head coach JJ Redick sympathizes with.

Even though the Lakers struggled mightily with their shooting in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors, head coach JJ Redick liked some things he saw.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wasn't happy with the lack of offense in the third quarter against the Warriors on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is 'not concerned' about the potential for poor play after winning the NBA Cup.

The Lakers guard always has shown a knack for making plays and scoring, but the new coach likes how he's always in the right place and making reads on defense.

James did not suit up for the Lakers' preseason matchup with the Phoenix Suns Thursday night. Lakers coach JJ Redick said his star was sitting out for rest. Or as he put it, "DNP — old. Taking it out of Pop's book."

Despite having their lowest preseason point total, Lakers coach JJ Redick liked much of what he saw from the offense against the Warriors.

JJ Redick addresses the Lakers' offensive struggles after a preseason loss to the Warriors, emphasizing trust in their game plan moving forward.