New leaked video shows Lakers' JJ Redick blasting rookie Dalton Knecht during a timeout after a costly miscommunication in loss.

No Anthony Davis, no problem for the Lakers on Thursday night. Because even without their All-Star big man, the Lakers had advantages across the board against a Washington Wizards team that’s contending to be one of the worst teams in NBA history.

Lakers coach JJ Redick rejected the suggestion Adam Silver brought up about 10-minute quarters, seeing the NBA as the best league worldwide.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James saw his first real NBA action since opening night, falling to Tyrese Maxey and the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers 118-104. And Bronny, in 15 minutes, did not perform well,

On Wednesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver appeared on "The Dan Patrick Show" and floated the idea of another potential change: shortening quarters from 12 minutes to 10 to align with all other basketball leagues and competitions around the world.

These three absences are sure to compromise the Lakers' defense. They will have to have a strong team effort in order to contain Wizards guard Jordan Poole, who is averaging 20.7 points and 4.9 assists a game while shooting 39.5% from 3-point range, all of which are career-highs.

LA Lakers coach JJ Redick addressed the injury of Anthony Davis after the big man strained an abdominal muscle during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick commented on Bronny James' struggles during the Lakers' 118-104 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday

JJ Redick, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, spoke with optimism and clarity during the post-game press conference after his team’s commanding 111-88 victory over the Washington Wizards.

The Los Angeles Lakers had a great start to their ongoing six-game road trip, clinching wins against the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets.

Explore the Lakers' coaching decision to give Bronny James extended minutes and how he performed against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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.