Luke Kennard didn’t arrive in Southern California until Friday after his trade to the Lakers. But that didn’t stop coach JJ Redick from making it clear what one of the biggest priorities will be when Kennard starts playing for the Lakers.

No, the Lakers have not fired Redick. As of Saturday, Feb. 7, he very much remains their head coach. The rumor began because of this post on X: BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have fired JJ Redick. More details are expected to release. pic.twitter.com/8Nbcx4aT4A

A social media rumor claiming the Los Angeles Lakers fired coach JJ Redick has been debunked. The false post gained traction online but was from a satire account. Redick remains the Lakers' head coach.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart and head coach JJ Redick share their reaction to the team trading for sharpshooter Luke Kennard.

After JJ Redick suggested that LeBron James is gearing up for a Slam Dunk Contest appearance next month, the Los Angeles Lakers star made it clear he has no plans of participating this year.

LeBron James led the Lakers past the Warriors, new guard Luke Kennard made his debut and the team shared a positive prognosis for guard Luka Doncic.