Lakers must be in 'championship shape' next season, JJ Redick says

JJ Redick highlighted player conditioning as a critical focus area for the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward, citing their 4-1 fourth-quarter collapse in their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The series' late-game execution and roster struggles, including bench management issues and the absence of a significant center after Luka Doncic's trade, contributed to the team's defeat. Meanwhile, general manager Rob Pelinka emphasized addressing frontcourt size as part of efforts to address roster weaknesses resulting from the trade deadline shuffle.