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JJ Redick is again preaching patience while also acknowledging the need for improvement

Although not always the case, most good NBA teams offer indications of their quality quite early in the season. Through seven games, the Los Angeles Lakers have done precisely that (partly thanks to a friendly schedule). They’re fourth in the…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:51 PM
JJ Redick is again preaching patience while also acknowledging the need for improvement
Key Things to Know
  • JJ Redick emphasized patience, stating that the Lakers need time and repetition to build into a championship-caliber team.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers started the season 5-2 following significant offseason rotation changes, including three new starters.
  • Redick made his comments following a regular season loss to the Golden State Warriors.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is urging patience as his revamped roster works to improve, emphasizing that building a championship team takes time. Following a loss to the Golden State Warriors, Redick noted that developing chemistry and execution will require more games, walkthroughs, film sessions, and practices throughout the regular season.

Writer Jackson Frank notes that the Lakers opened the season 5-2 behind a transformed starting lineup. With a demanding stretch of games scheduled for late November through December, the team hopes early-season repetitions will accelerate their development.

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