In an attempt to add unpredictability into the Lakers offense, coach JJ Redick is prompting other players to create.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about Luka Doncic’s role on the team with LeBron James sidelined with a groin injury.

Los Angeles Lakers’ coach JJ Redick comments on Luka Doncic’s performance in the NBA during LeBron James’ injury absence. Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a rough road trip, finishing with an 0-4 record while dealing with a string of injuries,

LeBron James, sidelined for the past week with a groin strain suffered last weekend against the Boston Celtics, will be out for at least another week, according to ESPN. The injury began in the middle of an attempted fourth-quarter comeback for the Los Angeles Lakers against Boston, and nothing has gone right for them ever since.

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns in California. For the game, the Lakers have announced their injury report. Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Trey Jemison III and Maxi Kleber have all been ruled out.

Luka Dončić scores 33 points and Austin Reaves adds 28, leading Los Angeles past Phoenix after 4 straight losses.

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Austin Reaves scored 28 points and Jaxson Hayes matched his season high with 19 for the Lakers,

The Los Angeles Lakers are a good team with Luka Doncic on the roster. Are they significantly better than the Mavericks teams he has been on in the past?

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