JJ Redick did a lot right in his first-ever season as a head coach with the Los Angeles Lakers. Redick, who had never coached in the NBA, college or high school-level before taking the job, led the Lakers to an impressive 50-32 record in the 2024-25 campaign.

As for first-year coach JJ Redick, his standing in L.A. may be the clearest despite getting rather quickly knocked out of the postseason by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the five-game series. Redick's job is safe, team sources recently told The Athletic, and the Lakers are "optimistic about his future with the franchise."

After a disappointing season, the Los Angeles Lakers are due to make big decisions about their future. While some fans are calling for a change in the coaching department, the latest intel out of LA suggests that the team's management still believes in Redick and his ability to lead their locker room for the foreseeable future.