Lakers coach rips players for ‘unacceptable’ behavior with rarely-seen decision

After less than a minute, JJ Redick saw enough from the Lakers.

By Khobi Price · NY Post

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 3:45 PM

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JJ Redick called a timeout just 52 seconds into the game and blasted the Lakers' poor execution as unacceptable.
The short-handed Lakers suffered a 124-98 blowout loss against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
Redick was frustrated after players failed to run two scripted plays properly on the opening possessions.

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick criticized his team and made the unusual decision to call a timeout just 52 seconds into Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Redick expressed frustration after his squad failed to execute scripted plays on their opening possessions, leading to an immediate deficit in an eventual 124-98 preseason loss.

Despite playing without key players including Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Redick labeled the first half unacceptable after Golden State led 81-53 at halftime. Redick stated he addressed the team directly at the break to hold them accountable.

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