JJ Redick confident Lakers can reach championship level this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick expressed confidence in the team's potential to become championship-level this season during a recent press conference. Despite an inconsistent start to the preseason with a 1-1 record, Redick believes in the team's path, even as they lack players like Austin Reaves, Collin Sexton, and Walker Kessler. The Lakers have revamped their roster, adding depth and scoring options, aiming to improve from their previous season's performance. Redick's optimistic outlook reflects the franchise's cautious hope for success in the upcoming season.
- •Lakers are 1-1 in preseason, missing key players.
- •Redick emphasizes the importance of open communication.
- •Franchise has reshaped its roster to improve depth.
- •Lakers aim to overcome past season's struggles.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — 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.
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