The Los Angeles Lakers continue to struggle, now facing their second consecutive loss. Following their defeat to the Brooklyn Nets, JJ Redick delivered a strong assessment of his team, addressing several key points with clarity.

21-time All-Star LeBron James injured his groin and was forced to exit after 35 minutes of action. The Lakers were already without two starters Jaxson Hayes (right knee contusion) and Rui Hachimura (left patellar tendinopathy) in the second rivalry game this season.

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht returned to the starting lineup on Monday, logging a season-high 41 minutes in a loss on the road against the Nets.