Just level of compete, attention to detail, some of the things we’ve have talked with him about for a couple of weeks,” Redick said postgame when asked why he benched Russell. “And at times, he’s been really good with that stuff and other times,

D'Angelo Russell is off to a rough start for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. In eight games, he's averaging 12.0 points a game and shooting just 37.5% from the field and 29.2% from 3-point range as the team has started 4-4. Since coming back to L.A. in ...

After the game during his media availability, Redick was not shy about why he made the decision. According to the first-year head coach, he did not see a level to “compete” and an “attention to detail” from Russell when he was on the court against Memphis.