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https://x.com/Digits3App/status/1855617430808076391While Bronny James is the headliner for this game, keep an eye on Quincy Olivari. The rookie out of Xavier impressed in the preseason, including scoring 22 points on 5-9 shooting from deep in the Lakers’ final exhibition game.
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Quincy continues to show he is an elite volume 3-point shooter and excellent playmaker. He posted 28 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 steal, and just 2 turnovers in team high 37 minutes. He should earn a standard contract and rotation spot.
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Q’DINI IS HIM 🪄 pic.twitter.com/RAs8qMLk31
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) November 10, 2024
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Quincy Olivari led South Bay with 28 points tonight and showed support for Bronny James, who he connected with on assist for Bronny’s first bucket pic.twitter.com/ssccQx5r3F
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 10, 2024
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If Lakers invest 2 picks in player, he needs to be young, inexpensive, & good enough to start right now.
Walker Kessler fits description perfectly as elite rim protector & offensive rebounder who could start next to and unleash AD in dominant 2-bigs lineups.
Here's better trade. https://t.co/hHMh7Tsvzp pic.twitter.com/h9Ma33aI23— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 9, 2024
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I don't think there's a better young center prospect whom the Lakers can go after than Kessler. I love that he wants to develop a 3-point shot. He's exactly the type of player whom we should use our picks for. Don't have enough for superstar but Sexton and Kessler would be great.
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 10, 2024
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DLO personally scored as many points last night as the entire bench averaged the first 8 games. His scoring and playmaking are perfect for the Lakers bench. If Dalton Knecht hit 3 threes instead of missing all of his takes, the Lakers might have broken 40 bench points, which is what they need to produce to be a top-10 bench team.
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I have said for the last 2-3 years that LBJ should be a shooting guard, but we don’t have enough to put him there. Too bad. Let’s give him the looks that he gives everybody else.
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With DLO going to the bench, LBJ actually ends up playing a lot more point guard, which is good for the starting lineup. Bench definitely benefits from DLO’s playmaking and scoring. Trade for Kessler, start him, move Rui to bench alongside DLO. That’s move Pelinka needs to make.
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Sure be nice if LBJ was 2 Shooting Guard and save him, but I know he a great PG!
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It’s interesting because Ham justified moving Reaves to the bench because he was not playing well and worn out and Russell might not be as team oriented with the move.
Now Redick faces same situation and decides Russell is the better player to go to the bench, regardless of how he might take it. Personally, I think Russell will have a chance to compete for 6MOY if he plays great and doesn’t get traded.
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1. Brooklyn Nets
Lakers get:
-Dorian Finney-SmithNets get:
-D’Angelo Russell
-Jalen Hood-Schifino
-2029 first round pick2. Utah Jazz
Lakers get:
-Jordan Clarkson
-Walker KesslerJazz get:
-D’Angelo Russell
-Jalen Hood-Schifino
-2029 first round pick
-2031 first round pick3. Portland Trail Blazers
Lakers get:
-Jerami Grant
-Duop Reath
Trail Blazers get:
-D’Angelo Russell
-Gabe Vincent
-Maxwell Lewis
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If Lakers invest 2 picks in player, he needs to be young, inexpensive, & good enough to start right now.
Walker Kessler fits description perfectly as elite rim protector & offensive rebounder who could start next to and unleash AD in dominant 2-bigs lineups.
Here's better trade. https://t.co/hHMh7Tsvzp pic.twitter.com/h9Ma33aI23— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 9, 2024
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The Lakers clearly need a second big who can start at center next to Anthony Davis in two-bigs lineups to eliminate the interior size disadvantage they face against teams with multiple bruising bigs.
It’s not just Jokic but Embiid and the Cavs and more and more teams whom Anthony Davis alone or with Rui just cannot handle. Lakers need to trade for Kessler and commit to two bigs. It doubles down on defense and freeing up AD to roam at both ends of the court.
If we’re going to trade picks, I’d rather do it for a 23-year old on a rookie contract than a questionable third star in their early 30’s. A young affordable 250 lb center who can start next to AD and protect the rim is worth it to this team. It solves the one vulnerability that they cannot solve from current roster.
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Let’s replace Clarky with Lauri?
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Unfortunately, Utah is not trading Markkanen.
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Give the Trailblazers Vanderbilt for whatever it takes to make the deal work, and I would be okay with Jeremi Grant who is as stiff as Vanderbilt but far more talented…..
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We need a second big to pair with AD more than we need a wing.
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Need 5-1
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Ja will be out when we play Memphis, so 5-1 is very possible.
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I feel they will go 3 and 3 in the next 6 games, but I wish they are a better team coming out of the losses….and less overconfident from the wins….
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Naw. 5-1 or 6-0. Have to believe, Howard.
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Please be serious and finish with a 6-0 record, @Lakers. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/sL82i7dcOv
— Ryan Rueda (@iDude14) November 10, 2024
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Olivari has produced volume threes in every appearance. Need to open up roster spots for him and Koloko. Both are great development prospects for the Lakers current rotation. Backup point guard and center.
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 10, 2024
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While the 76ers were shorthanded without Embiid and Maxey, it was still good to see JJ change the starting lineup. Cam did a great job on PG and DLO’s offense was exactly what the bench needed. Had Dalton hit his shots, Lakers would have had an easy rout. As it is, good to remain undefeated at home and to get rid of the taste of losing that plagued us during the road trip.
Would have liked to see Koloko get more of a chance but Hayes had one of his best games defensively with 4 blocks. 13 blocks overall with AD having 4 and James having 3. Better D from the starters and better O from the bench. Good move, JJ.
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I feel much better with this lineup change. JJ should keep it that way for the time being. This was a good win despite the 76ers being short-handed. Now, how do we get Gabe Vincent out of his slump? How can we involve him offensively?
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LEBRON JAMES TONIGHT:
21 PTS
13 AST
12 REB
3 BLK
9-14 FG
W2ND TRIPLE-DOUBLE OF THE SEASON pic.twitter.com/aiDCgQeUh8
— BronMuse (@BronMuse) November 9, 2024
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Triple double in year 22 is unheard of
LeBron really the 🐐
(Via @realapp_ ) pic.twitter.com/rfEIYgp7rV
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Yah
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AD leads the way in the first @KIA MVP Ladder of the season 👀
Full List: https://t.co/oSFdBrXZV0 pic.twitter.com/Ib3Clh0cLc
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 8, 2024
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“Win the MVP.”
— JJ Redick on what he told Anthony Davis before the season
(via @melissarohlin) pic.twitter.com/vJaHmfOjf7
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 9, 2024
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ANTHONY DAVIS TONIGHT
〰️ 35 minutes
〰️ 31 points
〰️ 9 rebounds
〰️ 4 blocks
〰️ +20 +/-THE MVP FRONTRUNNER FOR A REASON pic.twitter.com/rYmdDHFpjL
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) November 9, 2024
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Anthony Davis post game interview | Talks on his Hot start & JJ Redick coaching pic.twitter.com/iWcliM1F8z
— Lakers Empire (@LakersEmpire) November 9, 2024
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9 games coached by JJ Redick and this still feels weird and cool at the same time😂 pic.twitter.com/PdUuub78xd
— Washed LakersvsHaters 🅿️ (@notlakersgm) November 9, 2024
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jj redick on what he learned about himself in the losing skid: “it confirmed that i’m a masochist. this is why i wanted to coach. this is what it’s about.” pic.twitter.com/Rrc79ofCWu
— claire de lune (@ClaireMPLS) November 9, 2024
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JJ Redick on the viral clip of him reacting to D'Angelo Russell's play before he pulled him from the game in Memphis: pic.twitter.com/7kbp8P7FxV
— Daniel Starkand (@DStarkand) November 9, 2024
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Here’s why Bench DLO Works Under JJ Redick & Not Darvin Ham:
1. Ham literally treated DLO like a BENCH player & played him just 1 shift a Half, 18mpg. JJ played DLO 4 diff shifts.
2. HAM ALSO BENCHED RUI & AR ALONG W/ DLO AT ONE POINT AND STARTED ALL FORWARDS.
SICKO > POCKETS pic.twitter.com/mSudFB7MKz
— Lakers Legacy (@LakersLegacyPod) November 9, 2024
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JJ Redick on the decision to start Cam Reddish over D’Angelo Russell: “There is a balance in trying to do what you believe is best for the group, but also being empathetic and sensitive to each player.” #Lakeshow pic.twitter.com/2y3AYEei2D
— Lauren Jones (@LoJoMedia) November 9, 2024
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Cam Reddish is starting, with D'Angelo Russell coming off the bench. JJ Redick told me they're looking for more balance in the starting lineup, with a defensive presence, plus some offensive pop off the bench. He emphasized it's not necessarily permanent, nor a inditement on…
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D’Angelo Russell opens up about being moved to the bench by Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick:
“I left all my baggage at the door [when the Lakers fired Darvin Ham]. I’m egoless. I just want to win.”
Russell dropped 18 PTS on 7/12 FGM in 25 MIN in Los Angeles’ WIN over… pic.twitter.com/6Qu0pl9iGM
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) November 9, 2024
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D'angelo Russell with 18pts off the bench now.
Tied for the most points any Laker has scored off the bench this season (Dalton Knecht also had 18 vs CLE, albeit in Garbage Time).
Impressive response by DLO tonight, considering all the Meme-able noise from last game. pic.twitter.com/Kpz61UR6ne
— Lakers Legacy (@LakersLegacyPod) November 9, 2024
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D’Angelo Russell tonight off the bench
18 Points
3 Assists
2 Rebounds25 Minutes
Most points off the bench for any lakers player this season pic.twitter.com/hAZNoty2jr
— DLo Muse (@dlo_muse) November 9, 2024
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Mind you this what happened the last time Laker fans got their wish of bringing D’Angelo Russell off the bench. People act like we haven’t seen this movie already. But hey go off. pic.twitter.com/aJlfElkIVn
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JJ Redick praised the professional approach that D’Angelo Russell brought to the game tonight and credited the “pop” that he brought to the second unit’s offense. Russell’s 18 points is tied for the most a bench player has scored for LAL this season.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 9, 2024
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis delivered dominant performances in the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers! 👏🏻💪🏻
LeBron James:
21 PTS | 12 REB | 13 ASTAnthony Davis:
31 PTS | 9 REB | 4 BLK pic.twitter.com/qdNkJ0hkx0— MarlHoops (@MarlHoops) November 9, 2024
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LAKERS WIN!!! 🗣️
AD: 31 PTS | 9 REB | 4 BLK
LeBron: 21 PTS | 13 AST | 12 REB | 3 BLK
Reaves: 20 PTS (6-10 3PM) | 7 AST | 6 REB
Dlo: 18 PTS (7-12 FG)
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Read MoreAfter starting the season with an impressive 3-game home winning streak, the Lakers’ recent 1–4 road trip now has them facing what could become an early season death spin unless JJ Redick can pull off some coaching magic.
With a 4–4 record 8-games into the season, the Lakers are a play-in team, tied with the Clippers for 10th in the West. They have a 114.7 offensive rating (9th), a 118.8 defensive rating (28th), and a -4.1 net rating (21st).
Unfortunately, injuries once again are causing major lineup problems for the Lakers, especially in the front court where critical bigs like Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood, and Christian Koloko have been unavailable.While Koloko finally played in his first game Wednesday night and made his first basket and block, this was his first NBA game in over a year and a half so it’s going to take time for him to get back into shape and condition.
Meanwhile, the Lakers have still not given any indication that Jarred Vanderbilt or Christian Wood are anywhere near close to being able to return to action, which severely limits the moves JJ Redick can make.Defense is clearly the Lakers’ major concern, with injuries having stripped them of the bigs and size they need to hold their own on the boards and in the paint. Koloko will help but they desperately need Vando and Wood.
Despite the injuries, the Lakers are still one or two elite players from being a legitimate championship contender. They still need a point-of-attack perimeter defensive guard and an elite backup center to protect the rim.But barring Vando and Wood returning or Pelinks pulling off a big trade, JJ Redick must make major roster changes to give the current starting lineup more defense and bench lineups more scoring and offensive firepower.
Adding Defense To Starting Lineup
While the Lakers’ current starting lineup of Austin Reaves, D’angelo Russell, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Anthony Davis has a +4.7 net rating for the 7 games played, it lacks championship caliber defense.
Fortunately for the Lakers, head coach JJ Redick has two moves he could make right now without waiting for a trade or for injured players to return to active duty that would immediately upgrade the starting lineup defense.
He could start Cam Reddish at guard to give the team a legitimate point-of-attack perimeter defender to slow down top scorers and Christian Koloko at center to unleash Anthony Davis to roam free on offense and defense.Until Vanderbilt is healthy or Pelinka makes a trade, Cam Reddish has shown he can provide the perimeter defense the team desperately needs. Right now, neither Russell or Reaves is able to keep in front of their men.
Reddish showed in his play against Ja Morant that he has the athleticism and physicality to have a major impact on the Lakers’ perimeter defense. He’s also played well enough offensively to avoid becoming a liability.Christian Koloko is the other player JJ Redick should consider starting. While he will need time to get into shape and condition, the Lakers should prioritize getting Koloko minutes next to Davis as well as when he rests.
Giving Koloko good minutes alongside Davis in two-bigs lineups could pay off big for the Lakers as those are the specific lineups Redick envisions will ultimately empower Anthony Davis to become the best version of himself.Lakers’ rookie head coach JJ Redick should demote D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura to the bench and create a new starting lineup of Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Christian Koloko.
Adding Offense To Bench Lineup
After 8 games into the season, the Lakers’ bench of Max Christie, Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent, and Jaxson Hayes is averaging just 20.6 points per game. That is the second lowest bench scoring in the entire league.
Dalton Knecht is the only bench player who should remain in the Lakers’ 9-man rotation. JJ Redick needs to replace Max Christie, Gabe Vincent, and Jaxson Hayes with D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, and Quincy Olivari.
D’Angelo Russell should replace Gabe Vincent as backup point guard, Rui Hachimura should replace Jaxson Hayes as backup power forward, and Quincy Olivari should replace Max Christie as backup shooting guard.Frankly, the Lakers have tough decisions to make on Max Christie and Gabe Vincent, backup point and shooting guards who’ve struggled at both ends of the court and are a major reason bench minutes have been so poor.
Christie may already have played himself out of the rotation and Vincent may not be far behind. While Pelinka might prefer Max and Gabe play due to their salaries, Redick needs to win and his patience may be running out.Right now, D’Angelo Russell and Quincy Olivari should be a dramatically better bench backcourt both offensively and defensively. Russell is a huge upgrade over Vincent and Olivari could be a major upgrade over Christie.
While Russell will need to buy in to coming off the bench, he could be 6MOY this season while he and Hachimura join Knecht as a trio of Laker bench shooters with green lights to fire every time they touch the ball.JJ Redick needs to replace current bench rotation players Max Christy, Gabe Vincent, and Jaxson Hayes and create a new 4-man bench rotation with D’Angelo Russell, Quincy Olivari, Dalton Knecht, and Rui Hachimura.
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But barring Vando and Wood returning or Pelinks pulling off a big trade, JJ Redick must make major roster changes to give the current starting lineup more defense and bench lineups more scoring and offensive firepower.https://t.co/WkveFxg8rO pic.twitter.com/6dosPwxamC
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Lakers’ rookie head coach JJ Redick should demote D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura to the bench and create a new starting lineup of Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Christian Koloko.https://t.co/WkveFxg8rO pic.twitter.com/K2Zf4oTN9T
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JJ Redick needs to replace current bench rotation players Max Christy, Gabe Vincent, and Jaxson Hayes and create a new 4-man bench rotation with D’Angelo Russell, Quincy Olivari, Dalton Knecht, and Rui Hachimura.https://t.co/WkveFxg8rO pic.twitter.com/K7tGS5Vjjl
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LAKERS BEST 'RIGHT NOW'
9-MAN ROTATION:Starting Lineup:
-Austin Reaves
-Cam Reddish
-LeBron James
-Anthony Davis
-Christian KolokoBench Players:
-D'Angelo Russell
-Rui Hachimura
-Dalton Knecht
-Quincy Olivarihttps://t.co/WkveFxg8rO pic.twitter.com/8HCgRjIMTb— LakerTom (@LakerTom) November 9, 2024
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Actually, JHS and Lewis need to dumped in a DLO trade.