Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and head coach JJ Redick discussed the team's professionalism against the Washington Wizards.

As the February trade deadline approaches, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has become actively involved in the team’s decision-making process,

NBA trade deadline fast approaches, optimism abounds regarding the LA Lakers' prospects of making a blockbuster deal.

The Washington Wizards, who have won a league-low six times, were the cure for the Lakers after a loss Sunday to the Clippers exposed a number of their weaknesses. The postgame morale was low, LeBron James and JJ Redick openly discussing how their roster wouldn’t be able to organically improve an already narrow margin for error.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick assessed his team and his own performance at the midway point of the season.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick looks on during the first half on an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP

Although the Lakers got thoroughly outclassed by the Clippers on Sunday, head coach JJ Redick saw some positives.

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers crushed the Washington Wizards (at home) by a score of 111-88. Since the game was a blow out, head coach JJ Redick gav

LeBron James added another chapter to his legendary career on Tuesday night, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a dominant 111-88 victory over the Washington

Lakers star forward LeBron James said afterward that the team has a thin margin of error due to its roster makeup. He said the team has to play at a high level to have a chance at winning. "We don't have a choice," James said. "That's the way our team is constructed and we have to -- we have to play close-to-perfect basketball."

Anthony Davis recorded 29 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots to help the Los Angeles Lakers post a 111-88 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.