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.

"The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guards Bronny James Jr. and Jalen Hood-Schifino and forward Maxwell Lewis from the South Bay Lakers," Arash Markazi of The Sporting Tribune posted on X. "All three are still expected to play in Saturday’s South Bay Lakers season opener against the Salt Lake City Stars in El Segundo."

Bronny James is slated to join the G League's South Bay Lakers soon, but he remained with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night for a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He got just over a minute of playing time after Lakers coach JJ Redick emptied the bench late in a 116-106 win over the Sixers.

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