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Lakers news: JJ Redick drops harsh reality on Luka Doncic rebuild LA fans must accept

LOS ANGELES – With LeBron James departing for the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, and Luka Doncic agreeing to a contract extension last offseason, the clock has officially begun in terms of the Los Angeles Lakers trying to build a title contender around their new franchise star .
Lakers news: JJ Redick drops harsh reality on Luka Doncic rebuild LA fans must accept

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Lakers news: JJ Redick drops harsh reality on Luka Doncic rebuild LA fans must accept

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'Championship-level': JJ Redick makes bold claim on Luka Doncic-led Lakers

JJ Redick believes that the Lakers led by Walker Kessler and Luka Doncic are NBA championship contenders for the 2026-27 NBA season.

JJ Redick Makes Bold Statement About Lakers' Championship Chances

After the Los Angeles Lakers made drastic offseason changes, including moving on from LeBron James, many questions arose about whether this revamped roster coul

JJ Redick gushes about Lakers' new additions and how they fit with Luka Doncic

Coach JJ Redick is extremely giddy that the Lakers got Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton to help Luka Doncic's pursue an NBA championship.

JJ Redick reaffirms belief Lakers can become championship-level team

Lakers coach JJ Redick said recently that he is confident the Lakers will become a championship-level team this season, and he still believes that.

JJ Redick Clarifies He Wasn’t Taking Shots at LeBron James When He Said Lakers Pieces Actually Fit This Season

During the LA Lakers’ start-of-season press conference on Sept. 24, Lakers coach JJ Redick said “the pieces actually fit together” for the first time in his stint with the team.

JJ Redick expands on why he feels the pieces fit well for the Lakers

Lakers coach JJ Redick explained why he said two weeks ago that the pieces on the roster fit well together.

JJ Redick Pushes Back on LeBron James Interpretation of Lakers Comment

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made a bold comment that was perceived as a shot at LeBron James, though he clarified the context. The post JJ Redick Pushes Back on LeBron James Interpretation of Lakers Comment appeared first on LA Sports Report.

JJ Redick Reveals Lakers’ Winning Blueprint After Impressive 127-103 Rout of Kings

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was pleased with what he saw on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. It was the Lakers’ first NBA preseason game, and they secured a 127-103 win. NBA star Luka Doncic led the team with 21 points in 16 minutes. During the offseason, LA made several roster moves to [...]

Lakers’ uneven preseason nothing to worry about for Luka Doncic, teammates

The Lakers are moving in the right direction during preseason.

Luka Doncic opens up about his influence on L.A. Lakers' roster after LeBron James' exit

Luka Doncic gets candid about his contributions to the Lakers' front office decisions.

Why JJ Redick has complete belief Lakers will deliver in 2026-27

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the upcoming season with a retooled roster, and coach JJ Redick will have to navigate the personalities and egos of his new players. He, however, has been optimistic that it won’t be a problem. The Lakers lost to the Golden State Warriors , 124-98, in the preseason on Tuesday. After the blowout, Redick did not […] The post Why JJ Redick has complete belief Lakers will deliver in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick clarifies bold ‘fit’ comment that seemed like shot at LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers got their first look at some of their new players this week amid back-to-back preseason games against the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, their first post-LeBron James roster. And back before training camp began, Lakers head coach JJ Redick made headlines when he suggested that this specific roster fit the best […] The post JJ Redick clarifies bold ‘fit’ comment that seemed like shot at LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick Loves What He Sees From Luka Doncic in Training Camp

Luka Dončić’s offseason conditioning and improving rhythm have JJ Redick encouraged as the Lakers prepare for a season built around their star guard.

Lakers Poised To Underperform With Luka Doncic In Over/Under Win Total

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see a drop in performance this season with Luka Doncic, according to two new over/under win totals. The post Lakers Poised To Underperform With Luka Doncic In Over/Under Win Total appeared first on HEAVY.

Austin Reaves proposes crazy idea to help Luka Doncic reach ‘different’ level

Austin Reaves knows how to get Luka Doncic fired up and he’s willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure the Lakers superstar plays well. Reaves has thought about hiring...

Luka Doncic said LeBron James reached out to him after leaving Lakers

There don't appear to be any hard feelings between LeBron James and Luka Doncic, as some have speculated about.

Dončić in midseason form against Kings as connectivity grows

The Lakers saw more of what their offense could become Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. They also saw how much work remains in the Lakers’ 114-110 victory.

Luka Doncic Opens Up On Being Teammates With LeBron James And Potential Of New-Look Lakers

Lakers star Luka Doncic details his final conversation with LeBron James before Lakers departure.

How Lakers’ Luka Doncic will win NBA MVP this season

Mark my words: This is going to be the best NBA season yet for Luka Doncic. He should win the MVP award. Or be the runner-up if the Lakers can’t...

Luka Doncic reveals he feels no pressure about succeeding LeBron James as the Lakers' star

Luka Doncic is ready to be the successor to LeBron James' throne in LA.

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It was published on September 26, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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