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JJ Redick’s latest Lakers starter comments have Ziaire Williams written all over them

It sure sounds like the Los Angeles Lakers head coach was referring to Ziaire Williams without actually saying it.

By Svyatoslav Rovenchuk · Lake Show Life

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Svyatoslav Rovenchuk argues JJ Redick's comments on roster injuries likely refer to wing candidate Ziaire Williams.
Lakers coach JJ Redick stated he cannot finalize the starting lineup because injuries have disrupted team consistency.
Ziaire Williams missed two consecutive preseason games due to a foot contusion after scoring 13 points against Sacramento.

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Writer Svyatoslav Rovenchuk argues that Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick's recent comments regarding injury setbacks in setting a starting lineup point directly to Ziaire Williams. Redick noted that injuries have left the team disjointed and prevented definitive starting choices through three preseason games.

Williams has missed two preseason contests due to a foot contusion following a 13-point performance in the opener against the Sacramento Kings. The writer suggests Williams remains a frontrunner for a starting wing spot if he can prove himself in upcoming games against the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets.

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