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.”

New Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick is impressing people around the NBA, but there are questions about his coaching staff.

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.

Former Rockets star Steve Francis feels there were more qualified contenders than JJ Redick for the Lakers' coaching position.

When speaking on Rui Hachimura earlier this offseason, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talked about his rebounding as an area in which he can improve and really make an impact.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick analyzes the team's performance after the loss to the Golden State Warriors and discusses their preparation for the start of the NBA season. Despite the loss to the Golden State Warriors in their final preseason game,