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JJ Redick told reporters on Saturday that Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart would play their first preseason games on Sunday against the Golden State Warriors. While the former’s status remained the same, Redick changed the latter's designation hours before the game. The LA Lakers coach corrected himself by saying that he “misspoke” about Smart’s availability (per Jovan Buha).
Fans reacted to the gaffe from the former NBA player:
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@jovanbuha Fire JJ Redick pls
One fan said:
@jovanbuha 2 or 3 new starters but hey, who needs preseason? Just the other 29 teams But the Lakers are in "championship shape" with "championship habits" and "championship communication" 😂😂😂😂😂
Another fan added:
@jovanbuha And two games in the regular season? lol
One more fan continued:
@jovanbuha I hope we sit AR & Ayton at this point too. Let’s roll out South Bay tonight & not let the Warriors watch any film for next week’s season opener
Another fan said:
Marcus Smart, like Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic, sat out the Lakers’ first two preseason games. Redick said that the former Boston Celtics captain dealt with flu-like symptoms after LA’s 103-81 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Oct 3. The issue kept him on the inactive list in the Lakers’ 111-103 loss to the Dubs in San Francisco.
With the Lakers playing in front of their home fans for the first time in the preseason, many happily embraced Redick’s announcement on Saturday. Instead, the home team’s supporters were again frustrated that the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year would not suit up for his new team.
JJ Redick informed reporters, though, that Marcus Smart would play in the Lakers’ two of three preseason games.
LA Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will not play, per JJ Redick
More than any player on the LA Lakers, fans eagerly waited for news of Luka Doncic’s availability. JJ Redick said on Saturday that Doncic’s status was still to be determined. A little over 24 hours later, the coach made the Slovenian unavailable for the showdown against the Golden State Warriors.
Luka Doncic will not play tonight vs. Golden State, per JJ Redick.
Unlike Smart and LeBron James, who will miss multiple weeks due to a nerve issue, Doncic is healthy. Presumably, Redick and the training staff are keeping him out after the point guard’s EuroBasket duties with his national team.
According to Redick, the team’s goal is to make Doncic appear in two of LA’s last three preseason games. After the marquee clash on Sunday against the Dubs, Redick’s group has three preseason games in four days.
Doncic, unlikely to play in back-to-back games, could appear on Tuesday against the Suns in Phoenix. The point guard could sit out an intriguing encounter with his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, on Wednesday. Doncic could be available again when the Lakers host the Sacramento Kings on Friday.
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