JJ Redick says the Lakers keep getting exposed the same way as their season unravels after a tough NBA Cup exit and mounting flaws.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a subtle shot at NBA officials after his team's ugly win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers wing Jarred Vanderbilt fell out of head coach JJ Redick’s rotation largely due to his offensive limitations. However, the Lakers’ porous defense as of late prompted Redick to play Vanderbilt against the Phoenix Suns.

That is, unless you're JJ Redick, because he lives for these types of situations. He got to do so today as the Los Angeles Lakers hacked out a 116-114 victory over the pesky Phoenix Suns. Those things – the collapse, the technicals, and the barbs – all happened in this game.

The Lakers' defense has been a significant concern for a while, and it got exposed in their Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal loss on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick feels his team is getting exposed for all of the same issues in their losses.

Byron Scott didn't give JJ Redick much credit for the Lakers' hot start, but the second-year coach is doing a very good job.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick shared an update on Austin Reaves’ calf strain, which will keep him out of action for a week.