Story byDec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches game action against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto. com Arena. Arash MarkaziFri, December 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM UTC·5 min readLOS ANGELES — Something has to change with the Lakers. That was the feeling most Lakers fans had as they exited Crypto. com Arena early on Christmas, hoping to beat traffic after a third straight blowout loss. It was a sentiment echoed loudly by Lakers coach JJ Redick after the final buzzer and one likely to be shared by general manager Rob Pelinka soon enough. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“We don’t care enough right now,” Redick said. “That’s the part that bothers you a lot.