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THE SHOCKING REASON JJ REDICK BENCHED DEANDRE AYTON FOR JAXSON HAYES
Jaxson Hayes shines as the Lakers stay perfect in the clutch! Discover how JJ Redick’s defensive tactics crushed the Grizzlies.
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) and guard Luka Doncic (77) were all smiles after beating the Memphis Grizzlies. Hayes had a big role late, stepping in for Deandre Ayton in the fourth quarter.
With just over six minutes left, Lakers coach JJ Redick put Ayton back in at center, subbing out Hayes, who’d started the fourth. But that move didn’t last long. Less than a minute later, Redick swapped Hayes back in and left him out there the rest of the way.
Good call. When Hayes checked back in, the Lakers led by just one, 111-110. From there, they ripped off a 10-2 run, shutting down the Grizzlies—Memphis shot just 1-for-5 and coughed up the ball three times in that stretch. Game over.
Afterwards, Redick got asked why he stuck with Hayes, who played 23 minutes off the bench—his second-longest stint this season. Redick didn’t overthink it: “He was playing better.”
Lakers’ Defense Closes the Door
This win bumped the Lakers to 21-11, and, honestly, it couldn’t have come at a better time. They’d just lost four of their last five, so this could be the start of something better. The real story? The Lakers are now 11-0 in clutch games this season. That’s the secret sauce behind why they keep finding ways to win, and Redick, who doesn’t usually gush about defense, gave the credit there.
He said, “I don’t know what the updated numbers are, but our defense has been really good in the clutch. Down the stretch, once we got Jaxson back in, we executed a couple blitzes and got some turnovers.”
Numbers back it up. The Lakers rank No. 1 in clutch field-goal percentage allowed (just 34.1%), and they’re sixth in three-point percentage allowed (23.8%). They also lead the league in clutch defensive rating at 89.8. Redick pointed out how important it was to get the defense set in the halfcourt.
He said, “Just getting multiple stops in a row. I know they scored a bunch—20 fast-break points and 27 off our turnovers. In their early offense, they probably had 70 points. But when we set our defense, it was one of our better half-court games in a long time.”
Role Players Step Up Big
Redick also talked about the spark they got from Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart, who started with Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura out. LaRavia dropped 21 points and grabbed nine boards. Smart added 13 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. With those guys playing so well, the Lakers have some decisions to make at the trade deadline about Reaves and Hachimura.
The energy just felt better with those guys out there.
“It’s massive. It can’t just be one guy,” Redick said. “When guys like Smart, Vando, Jake, and Jaxson really embrace their roles and play with that energy, it’s huge for us.
“It might sound weird, but them playing like that actually takes pressure off LeBron, Luka, and AR when he’s back. It’s not like we’re telling those guys not to work hard on defense, but when that group is crashing, running, and playing tough, it means everything.”
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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