Lakers have to be more physical on defensive end

The change the Lakers need to see from Austin Reaves to take next step
The Los Angeles Lakers need Austin Reaves to take another step forward if they're going to sustain their strong start to the 2024-25 season.
Austin Reaves: Lakers have to be more physical on the defensive end
After 16 games this season, the Los Angeles Lakers are roughly where they were for much of the second half of last season. They're a very good offensive team, and this season, they have more ball and player movement on that end of the floor under new head coach JJ Redick.
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Austin Reaves is happy to have Jaxson Hayes back in the Los Angeles Lakers because of what he can provide off the bench.
Lakers may acquire Nuggets' $179 million star by parting with Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers may acquire a prolific Denver Nuggets three-point shooter, but it would require them to move on from a trustworthy playmaker.
Lakers look to ramp up defense with return to physical play
The Lakers return to NBA Cup play on Tuesday at Phoenix as the group leader at 2-0. Backup center Jaxson Hayes is set to return with a focus on defense.
JJ Redick: Lakers may have to change their defensive schemes
The Lakers, who are now on a three-game losing streak, are one of the NBA's worst defensive teams, and they must do something about it right now.
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Austin Reaves Believes Lakers Must Go Back To Drawing Board After Third Straight Loss
Austin Reaves feels the Los Angeles Lakers must go back to the drawing board after a third straight loss and second in ...
Austin Reaves' NSFW admission after getting embarrassed by Nuggets
The Lakers were dominated by the Nuggets in the second half, and Austin Reaves kept it real about their performance.
NBA News: Austin Reaves issues bold statement on Lakers’ loss to Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers fell 102-127 to the Denver Nuggets in an NBA regular-season matchup, and Austin Reaves made a bold ...
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Lakers can't keep delaying the trade that will fix most destructive flaw
Jokic is arguably the best player in the NBA, making him the perfect opponent to pick existing flaws apart. He was in ...
6 trades Lakers must consider before their season slips away
Taking a look at six trades the Los Angeles Lakers must consider before their 2024-25 season slips away.
Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead the Suns past the Lakers 127-100
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OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction, picks, injury updates and odds
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