The Lakers have been concerned about benching D’Angelo Russell. JJ Redick ultimately took the risk — and much earlier than expected.

Shortly before the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off on Friday, head coach JJ Redick made the decision to take guard D'Angelo Russell out of the starting lineup. With the move,

Point guard D'Angelo Russell is sent to the second unit in favor of starting forward Cam Reddish, and the move pays off with a win over the shorthanded 76ers.

The Los Angeles Lakers assigned the the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and the 20-year-old son of LeBron James, to the South Bay Lakers.

According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, James will be sent to the Lakers' G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. The move would be silent for most other second-round picks. However, James is not like the other second-round selections.

As expected, the Lakers are assigning Bronny James to their G League affiliate in South Bay, where he'll play home games. Bronny James entered the game to a massive ovation from Cavaliers fans on Wednesday night. LeBron James and Donald Trump have clashed repeatedly over the past decade.

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The Philadelphia 76ers (1-6) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (4-4) on Friday. Tip from crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the 76ers vs.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Philadelphia Sixers vs. Los Angeles Lakers on Friday