I wanted Klay
We got Knecht we good
JJ Redick essentially said that there won’t be premeditated decisions to sit LeBron and AD out of back-to-backs. They will see how they feel the morning of those games and then decide from there.
Gameday
JJ Redick on Dalton Knecht’s first game and his plan for him moving forward: “He’s in the rotation…He can shoot. He can score. He’s pretty dynamic as an offensive player.”
Lakers say Jalen Hood-Schifino (illness) has been downgraded to out for tonight vs. Phoenix
"Nate on coaching the Lakers: one thing that those young organizations were afraid of saying was talking about championships. Here, that’s all you talk about,” And the cherry on top? The opportunity to coach a top five, 39-year-old in LeBron James. “Pinch me”.
Beyers on JJ’s work ethic: “The story I always like to tell is he was the only player that I’ve worked with that came to my office and had his whole summer schedule outlined. he had every single day mapped out of when he wanted to work out”
Brooks on coaching: “I grew up in California,” It’s taken me 37 years to be a Laker. I can’t wait to get to the practice facility every morning.” sees a***ytics as a piece of the puzzle but he feels the most valuable information is understanding the team and players directly.”
Gameday
Jaxson Hayes (left foot soreness) has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game vs. Phoenix.
Cam Reddish (personal reasons) has been downgraded to out.