Lakers’ JJ Redick Seeks This Improvement From Austin Reaves

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is urging guard Austin Reaves to reduce his turnovers and make better reads against opposing defenses. Reaves has averaged 4.6 turnovers per game this season, ranking third in the NBA despite holding a 25.5% usage rate. Following recent high-turnover performances, Redick emphasized that he talks to Reaves daily about progressing through reads when drawing secondary defenders.

Redick acknowledged that part of the turnover issue stems from Reaves adjusting to an overhauled roster and developing chemistry with new teammates. The comments followed the Lakers' 131-126 victory over the Toronto Raptors, during which Reaves scored 19 points and committed three turnovers, while backcourt partner Luka Doncic posted 45 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists.