All too often both this season and last season, the Los Angeles Lakers have come out against inferior teams with what has seemed like a casual attitude and played down to the level of their opposition.

Lakers coach JJ Redick dropped major praise on LeBron James for his effort during the team's win against the Wizards.

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards 134-96, with JJ Redick praising LeBron James' effort in a low-stakes game.

LeBron James powered the Lakers past the Wizards 134-96, as Bronny James scored a career-high five points, earning 'MVP' chants.

Lakers guard Bronny James was met with sarcastic MVP chants from the Washington Wizards crowd on Thursday night.

LeBron James was candidly caught by the cameras while Bronny James went for a jumper against the Washington Wizards in the recent game.

Playing without injured Anthony Davis, LeBron James has 24 points and 11 assists and six others score in double figures as the Lakers dominate from the outset in a 134-96 win.

Bronny James saw extended playing time during the Los Angeles Lakers' 134–96 blowout win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday. During that time, Bronny scored his second career basket and recorded five points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal, marking the best game of his young career.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James saw his first real NBA action since opening night, falling to Tyrese Maxey and the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers 118-104. And Bronny, in 15 minutes, did not perform well, at least according to coach JJ Redick.

On Wednesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver appeared on "The Dan Patrick Show" and floated the idea of another potential change: shortening quarters from 12 minutes to 10 to align with all other basketball leagues and competitions around the world.

JJ Redick may only be a rookie coach, but as someone who has been part of the NBA world for close to two decades, has utilized his platform to raise his objections against the latest touted change to

These three absences are sure to compromise the Lakers' defense. They will have to have a strong team effort in order to contain Wizards guard Jordan Poole, who is averaging 20.7 points and 4.9 assists a game while shooting 39.5% from 3-point range, all of which are career-highs.