Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick was urged by one NBA legend to bench LeBron James because of his fit next to Luka Doncic.

Aaron Reilly, agent of Los Angeles Lakers wing Jake LaRavia, opened up on the phone call from JJ Redick at the start of free agency.

Jake LaRavia’s agent reveals how JJ Redick sold him on joining the Lakers, offering rare insight into the pitch that sealed the deal.

Lakers coach JJ Redick and general manager Rob Pelinka's talent evaluation this offseason was seemingly spot on.

Despite a solid 7-3 record, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled with injuries to start this season. LeBron James hasn't played yet due to sciatica, Austin Reaves has missed each of their last three games with a groin strain and Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart and Jaxson Hayes have also missed multiple games with various ailments.

Luka Dončić and Deandre Ayton will get a lot of the glory, but the Lakers don’t beat the Spurs without Rui Hachimura.

Things aren’t looking good for LeBron James. The NBA veteran is sidelined due to a diagnosis of sciatica in his lower back and right side, a development revealed by head coach JJ Redick with such a strong degree of caution that it set off alarm bells for the Los Angeles Lakers’ fans across the globe.

JJ Redick had a hilarious response after Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. dominated the Trail Blazers despite vomiting at halftime.