JJ Redick Says the Lakers Will Push for Wins ... While Still Being Smart

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers · Mar 26, 2026 · 19m

The Lakers are in a very good position, with a decent lead over Denver and Minnesota for the third and fourth seeds in the West (critical, given they deliver home court in the first round), and a schedule including four games against tanking teams plus one against a Warriors squad that is trying to win but has major injury issues.

So with that in mind, they should have the opportunity to handle the rest question for players in whatever way they see best.

And with that in mind, JJ Redick says they're going to keep pushing through to the end... while also being smart about it.

If guys are hurt…