The Lakers defense was ass. That’s not paraphrasing. That’s not a summary. Those were his words, at least as retold by Deandre Ayton. A film session after that Spurs game in the multiple days off before Sunday’s contest against the Suns allowed Redick to call out the team’s defense.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a subtle shot at NBA officials after his team's ugly win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

JJ Redick says the Lakers keep getting exposed the same way as their season unravels after a tough NBA Cup exit and mounting flaws.

Los Angeles Lakers wing Jarred Vanderbilt fell out of head coach JJ Redick’s rotation largely due to his offensive limitations. However, the Lakers’ porous defense as of late prompted Redick to play Vanderbilt against the Phoenix Suns.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has sounded alarm bells following his team's NBA Cup quarterfinal loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

The Lakers’ win over the Suns was not perfect, but Redick would not have it any other way.

One Los Angeles Lakers star was utterly terrible against the San Antonio Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs shattered the Los Angeles Lakers’ dreams of becoming two-time NBA Cup champions.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick should have a lengthy talk with his players after their loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Byron Scott didn't give JJ Redick much credit for the Lakers' hot start, but the second-year coach is doing a very good job.