Before his second NBA season as head coach, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick received a contract extension ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and gushed over Austin Reaves . Heading into his fifth season with the Lakers, Reaves has made strides throughout the past year that haven't gone unnoticed by Redick. Los Angeles' head coach discussed what he's seen from Austin during the offseason.

For Redick, Reaves' improvements have stood out ahead of Lakers training camp, he said, per Spectrum Sports Net's Mike Trudell.

“Every day that he’s been in the gym, he’s been the best player in the gym. His body is really good right now,” Redick said. “He’s really strong. His burst, his athleticism. It’s evident that he spent a lot of time working on his body this summer.”

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