Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has seemingly come to terms with the fact that the rotation he favored wasn't getting the job done. The Lakers are in a good spot at 24-14 as they approach the midway point of the regular season, but putrid defensive results were becoming impossible to ignore.
Despite the divided response to Redick's decision to move Rui Hachimura to the second unit and start Jake LaRavia, the Lakers have already proven wise for the decision.
Hachimura started each of his first 27 appearances with the Lakers in 2025-26, as well as 57 of his 59 games played in 2024-25.