The Lakers have been concerned about benching D’Angelo Russell. JJ Redick ultimately took the risk — and much earlier than expected.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made a change to his starting lineup on Saturday but emphasized that the situation is fluid.

We’re trying to make decisions in real time that we think will help the group,’ Redick says of Reddish starting and Russell coming off the bench

New Lakers head coach JJ Redick has already made some lineup changes involving D'Angelo Russell and the team is responding.

Cam Reddish replaces D'Angelo Russell, who may be able to play with more offensive freedom on L.A.’s 2nd unit.

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,