Did Los Angeles Lakers fire JJ Redick? Debunking viral tweet that reveals truth behind shocking coaching rumor

After their start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are already having to make a decision regarding JJ Redick's future as head coach. Under his leadership, the team has reportedly been failing on multiple occasions.

However, there are still many opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers to do well this season. Amidst this, a rumor started circulating that Lakers reportedly fired Redick. However, they haven't. The rumor rose shortly after Lakers’ star player, Luka Doncic’s injury. JJ Redick addressed Doncic's most recent injury worry during the postgame of LA's tenacious 119-115 victory over Philly. According to him, Luka experienced minor hamstring pain.

Both he and the medical personnel didn't think it was suitable enough to return. Thus, they waited for him. He added that he will obtain some imaging. I only felt a sore hamstring, but it's too early to tell if I have any injuries.

Viral social media rumor about JJ Redick’s Lakers firing proven false despite online buzz

The news that some followers discovered on social media this week was especially unexpected because of this. The Lakers sacked head coach JJ Redick, according to a post. The Lakers haven't let Redick go.

He is still their head coach as of Saturday, February 7. The rumor began because of this post on X:“BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have fired JJ Redick. More details are expected to release..”However, it was a fake post meant specifically to get engagement. In fact, the account that posted it has the word "satire" right in its description. It read:“Non-affiliated with @raptors| Scottie Barnes Stan satire account..”

It might be challenging to choose which social media accounts to trust these days. But with this kind of news, it probably wouldn't have happened if Shams Charania of ESPN wasn't talking about it. Furthermore, Shams and the other insiders have not disclosed any such information. Of course it's not real.Meanwhile, Redick has previously been the subject of criticism. The Los Angeles Lakers' postseason coaching debut under JJ Redick last year didn't go as expected.

Fans were immediately irate with the first-year head coach after he witnessed his team lose to the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-95.Redick came under heavy fire after the loss revealed obvious flaws in the Lakers' strategy. After just one postseason game, fans vented their frustration on social media, with some even demanding his dismissal.

JJ Redick faces growing criticism over coaching decisions since Los Angeles Lakers appointment

When the Los Angeles Lakers chose to appoint JJ Redick as their next head coach in June 2024, the team came under fire.

Redick made his coaching debut in October, when Los Angeles lost to Minnesota in the postseason. A number of critics have criticized Redick's choices throughout the playoff series, particularly how he managed the team's rotation. After a reporter asked Redick about playing the Lakers' starters for the whole second half of Game 4, he left a press conference before Game 5. The Los Angeles Lakers' problems on the court also enraged their supporters. Critics also questioned Redick's lineup decisions, particularly his decision to bench rookie shooting guard Dalton Knecht. Given his inexperience as a coach, his dubious in-game management, and his treatment of elite players, he has come under heavy fire.The Minnesota Timberwolves were among the high-profile losses that drew criticism for his rotations and dependence on a veteran-heavy roster.