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JJ REDICK ADMITS LAKERS ARE STUCK IN MUD AGAINST YOUNG FAST NBA TEAMS
JJ Redick hopes for a Christmas Day turnaround against Houston as Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura prepare for a return.
During the first half of a game versus the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Centre on December 14, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, we see JJ Redick watching.
After the Los Angeles Lakers got crushed by the Phoenix Suns 132-108 on Tuesday, Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn't pull any punches. It was one of their worst defensive showings this season—and that’s saying something considering they’ve allowed an average of 121.6 points in their last 10 games. The Lakers let the Suns shoot 59% from the field, giving up 62 points in the paint.
“They scored on their first 13 possessions of the second half,” Redick complained. “They had about a 140 offensive rating when they touched the paint, and they touched the paint every single time, and we couldn’t stop them from getting in there.”
Redick mentioned his staff tried different defensive schemes, but nothing seemed to stop the Suns, whose starting players shot 65% from the field. Even Jamaree Bouyea, a nobody G-Leaguer, scored on 7 of 10 shots off the bench.
“We tried zone, and they got a layup and an open three,” Redick commented. “We didn’t get the ball iced in pick and roll. On the second play in the zone, they went to the middle, we didn’t go under, and they scored a layup. If you’re not doing what we’re trying to do to protect and keep the ball on the side, you're going to get taken advantage of.”
JJ Redick: “You can take shortcuts, or you can do the hard thing and put in the extra effort. You can sprint back, or you can't. It all boils down to choice.”
Lakers Stuck in Mud
The coach, in his second year, pointed out that the Lakers’ defence has been weak against young teams with guards who can drive. Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, the San Antonio Spurs’ guard trio of De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper, and the Utah Jazz’s Keyonte George have all done well against the Lakers recently, which led to the Suns' big night on Tuesday.
“…The problem with our team is that we just can’t move with these young, fast teams. We’re like we’re stuck in mud,” Redick lamented.
“Zone didn’t work; we switched everything one through five in the second half, but that didn’t work either. At that point, you're out of ideas.”
“Again, the problem with our team is that we just can’t keep up with these young, fast teams. It’s like we’re stuck in mud.”
JJ Redick on how hard it is to defend younger teams
Is the Lakers' Defence Beyond Fixing?
Following the loss, the Lakers’ defensive rating slipped back to No. 24. The six teams below them are probably heading for the lottery, with records under .350. That’s not a good sign for a Lakers team that wants to win an NBA title instead of getting a high lottery pick.
Tuesday was also the Lakers’ first two-game losing streak this season, after the LA Clippers crushed JJ Redick’s team last Saturday. Though they're in a slump, Redick sounded hopeful about a turnaround because of recent injuries to his players.
“The guys have been great at bouncing back from tough situations, like injuries, losses, or bad games,” Redick said about his team.
“We still have a lot of games left, so we need to keep it up and stay together. After these two games, things aren’t going to feel good. We will be thinking about how the team played.
“I told everyone to switch off tomorrow, spend time with their families, and enjoy the holiday. We’ll all come back on Christmas ready to go.”
The Lakers (19-9) next play the Houston Rockets (17-10) at home on Christmas Day. It'll be the first time these Western Conference rivals have met this year. On a positive note, Luka Dončić and Rui Hachimura might be back from injuries.
KENDRICK BOURNE REVEALS THE STRICT DISCIPLINE THAT SPARKED THE PATRIOTS' TURNAROUND
Kendrick Bourne speaks out! Discover why he thinks Mike Vrabel is the right fit and why he’s eyeing a 2026 return to the 49ers.
Kendrick Bourne’s path through the NFL has zigzagged all over – some highs, plenty of lows, and now, another fresh start. He took a shot with the Patriots in 2025 after building his reputation with the 49ers. But honestly, that New England chapter ended before it even got going. Bourne didn’t just slip out the back door. He left with a lot to say about what he saw brewing in New England as Mike Vrabel took charge.
Once Vrabel arrived, you didn’t need to listen for rumours about a culture shift; it was obvious. Bourne noticed right away. He’s already got his eyes set on home, back with the 49ers, but even from a distance, he could see the Patriots were heading somewhere new long before their record showed it.
Talking about his exit from New England, Bourne didn’t sugarcoat anything. Losing the job itself wasn’t the hardest part. What stung was watching Vrabel put his stamp on the team, laying down the kind of structure and discipline Bourne knew would eventually pay off. He was blunt; things just felt different under Vrabel compared to before.
He put it like this: “After going through OTAs and camp with Vrabes, you just knew. Nothing against Mayo, but he just wasn’t ready. With Vrabes, the structure was totally different in how we studied, how we met, and just the whole vibe. Honestly, I was sad about it.”
This wasn’t just a guy being bitter. Bourne respected what was happening in New England and genuinely wished he could have been part of it, especially with a Super Bowl push on the horizon. He even admitted he’d wanted to be in that locker room when the Patriots finally made it back to the big stage.
Now he’s back with the 49ers, hoping to stick around. At 30, Bourne wants a new contract in San Francisco. He had a solid 2025, racked up 551 yards, picked up a contract bonus, and gave the offence a spark. The 49ers needed reliable hands, and Bourne delivered. He’s clear: he wants to stay, but only if the deal makes sense for him.
So now, the offseason gets interesting. Bourne knows where he fits best, but he’s still keeping an eye on what’s building in New England. That mix of looking back and chasing what’s next makes this part of his career one to pay attention to.
MRI SCARE: STEVE KERR ADMITS STEPH CURRY’S "NEBULOUS" KNEE MAY REQUIRE SECOND IMAGING
Warriors crisis! Discover why Steph Curry may need another MRI and how Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear shifts GSW to the play-in.
The Warriors have been scrambling since Jimmy Butler went down with that ACL tear. He’s done for the year, and now Stephen Curry has to carry the offence on his own.
Right after the All-Star break, the Warriors are sitting in eighth place out West. That’s already shaky, and now Curry’s dealing with a knee injury too. The team calls it runner's knee; basically, he just needs time to heal. But then Steve Kerr gave an update that didn’t exactly inspire confidence.
Turns out, Curry might need another MRI. He tried to push through a full workout, but his knee just wasn’t right. Now, they’re waiting on imaging to figure out how long he’ll actually be out.
Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis still hasn’t suited up for Golden State. If Curry misses significant time, everyone else needs to step up in a big way. The Warriors already have one of the most average offences in the league, 15th at the break. No curry, and things get ugly fast. He’s already missed 16 games this season, and the team went 6-10 without him.
Losing Butler already knocked the Warriors out of serious contention. They’re pretty much locked into the play-in. Unless Curry suddenly goes supernova, it’s hard to see them catching the Thunder or making any real noise out West.
So, what’s next? The front office tried to swing big at the deadline, going after Giannis Antetokounmpo, though who knows if the Bucks ever really considered it. Giannis stayed put, but you can bet the Warriors will chase him again this summer.
If that doesn’t work, they’ll turn to other stars. They know the championship window is closing with Curry still on the roster. He’s still elite, but time’s ticking.
LeBron James even comes up as a possibility. If he declines his player option and hits free agency, maybe he’d team up with Curry for one last run at a ring.
Most likely, though, Golden State will look at trades instead of free agents to try to reload. Curry’s health isn’t what it used to be, and the Warriors know they have to make the most of whatever prime he’s got left.
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