JJ Redick is one season into a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, and apparently, the team has already seen enough to know he’s The Guy moving forward. And in making that decision so swiftly, the Lakers have telegraphed what they’ve not-so-subtly hinted at for months: They are officially, unequivocally playing the long game.
President of basketball operations Rob Pelinka announced the somewhat-stunning Redick extension during their joint media availability at UCLA Health Training Center. Quite fittingly, the news was paired with the duo remaining noncommittal about what the future holds for LeBron James in Los Angeles—yet another sign the Lakers are focused on the bigger picture more than what 2025-26 holds.