Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has a mixed mesage for star guard Austin Reaves ahead of their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves has elevated his game again this season, and head coach JJ Redick had some high praise for him.

Heading into Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were set to take on a rebuilding Brooklyn Nets who were coming off their worst loss in franchise history against the L.A.

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets last month, it meant Austin Reaves was officially the full-time starting point guard. That move was kind of made clear when Lakers head coach JJ Redick moved Russell to the bench early in the season.

Lakers fans have been clamoring for a true center to play at the same time next to Anthony Davis, and they may get their wish, at least occasionally.

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded away D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith, it was a signal to guard Austin Reaves.

JJ Redick spoke ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Brooklyn Nets tonight. When asked about Austin Reaves, Redick spoke fondly about his talent and ability. But he also identified a key weakness of his game - not keeping his composure and taking bad shots when the team is struggling.