"Not great with that last year" - JJ Redick pinpoints one specific area the Lakers have improved on in training camp

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LA Lakers coach JJ Redick touched on one area that his team has improved on over the summer, saying it’s something they lacked last season. The Lakers are yet to win a game in the preseason, losing their first two matchups against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 3 and the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 5.

Despite the discouraging results, Redick is happy with his team’s progress during training camp, especially when it comes to communication. Speaking to the media after team practice on Saturday, the coach discussed how his team has been more aware of small interactions compared with last season.

“What I observed today over and over again were small interactions,” Redick said. “To me, the best teams, the best groups, the best organizations in any field, small interactions are so important. … We were not great with that last year, that’s part of our championship communication.”

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With JJ Redick satisfied with his team’s communication on the court, fans are finally getting a look at the “Championship shape, championship communication and championship habits,” he had emphasized on the Lakers' media day.

The players have testified about the quality of Redick’s training camp ahead of the 2025-26 season, sharing how he has pushed them to be better.

JJ Redick confirms Luka Doncic's status for upcoming preseason games

Luka Doncic played more basketball than his teammates this summer, participating with Slovenia at the EuroBasket 2025. In light of this, JJ Redick rested the star guard in the Lakers' first two preseason games against the Warriors and the Suns.

Doncic's return to the court isn't too far, according to Redick. The Lakers' coach told reporters on Saturday that Doncic had participated in full practice and gave an update on his status:

"Luka was a full participant in today’s practice,” Redick said. “He is going to play in two games.”

According to the team's schedule, the Lakers will face the Warriors on Sunday, the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday and the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday to close out the preseason. Doncic is expected to play in two of these three matchups.

But the Lakers will still be without LeBron James, who will be reevaluated in three to four weeks as he recovers from sciatica.

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