LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick is midway through his first season as Lakers coach in his first NBA coaching experience. Two years before taking that job, Redick gave strong consideration towards joining Joe Mazzulla’s coaching staff in Boston after Ime Udoka’s suspension at the start of the 2022-23 season.

The Los Angeles Lakers came up with a statement victory over the Boston Celtics, aiding JJ Redick in his quest for 'sanity' after the unimaginable toll of losing his home in the LA wildfires

The NBA trade deadline is approaching quickly, and many teams expected to be active continue to approach it with patience, it would seem. Few trades have occurred in the last two months, with more rumors and speculation following.