Rui Hachimura on JJ Redick: 'He was just in the league…whatever he says just makes sense'

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rui Hachimura on JJ Redick: “He was just in the league … he knows exactly what’s happening in the league right now. For us, it’s easy to understand … whatever he says just makes sense.” – 2:41 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
JJ Redick says LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play this weekend – not saying whether they’ll be available for one or both exhibitions – and that a plan is still being finalized for their preseason availability – 2:28 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick, asked if anything stands out about Anthony Davis having been up close and personal in practice for a few days, said AD himself stands out.
In sum: “Everything he does on the basketball court is at an elite level.” – 2:15 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With preseason games coming on Friday and Sunday in Palm Springs, JJ Redick said LeBron and AD are “going to play this weekend”, but Redick and staff are still deciding how to optimize their playing time to build up to the regular season. – 2:12 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick mentioned the tracking data they get from devices the players wear, and as an example, cited that Bronny ran 6 miles yesterday, with Jalen Hood-Schifino second at 5.5. – 4:38 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick when asked on his early impressions of rookie Dalton Knecht: “He’s got a heater. That’s what he’s shown me, first of all” – 4:19 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick said of Day 2: “The overall competitive spirit in this room was fantastic.”
He mentioned that they emphasized physicality on defense as a key point, and he thought the players delivered. – 4:13 PM

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Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers hold their first practice, and players are uniformly impressed with how JJ Redick is using their time. Plus, big expectations for Max Christie. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 11:37 AM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
New story: A few hours after media day wrapped Monday, the Lakers reconvened in Beverly Hills in the evening to discuss the team’s identity for the 2024-25 season.
On efficiency and organization being important tenets for JJ Redick and his coaching staff: nytimes.com/athletic/58106… – 9:24 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
JJ Redick, LeBron James and Max Christie shared that the Lakers all met last night in Beverly Hills to lay out their identity on both sides of the ball and the ground rules for the season. Redick said he didn’t want to waste the group’s time doing so in their first practice. – 4:32 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says he plans to have a regular 9-man rotation this season. – 4:17 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
JJ Redick says Cam Reddish did not practice today and camp invitee Jordan Goodwin was out with a hamstring issue. – 4:14 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We react to Lakers Media Day, including LeBron feeling rejuvenated after Team USA, and players across the board praising (truly) new coach JJ Redick. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
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podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 12:22 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis was involved in the Lakers’ coaching search and sounds ready to embrace JJ Redick’s vision for him.
And according to Davis, Redick was “on me all summer about shooting 3s.”
@ocregister story from Media Day:
ocregister.com/2024/09/30/lak… – 8:48 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Last year’s first round pick, Jalen Hood-Schifino, said he’s “feeling healthy now” after rehabilitating from back surgery in March.
JJ Redick mentioned being impressed with his development this offseason. JHS: “I’m feeling great now, and am ready to go into camp tomorrow and – 4:27 PM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Media days are mostly forgettable but some GMs have said some interesting things. Some takeaways from the Nuggets, Celtics, and Nets, and what JJ Redick is looking for on the CV if you want to be a Lakers coach. nytimes.com/athletic/57994… – 4:13 PM