The Lakers are making critics eat their words under first-year head coach JJ Redick. After many predicted they'd miss the playoffs, Los Angeles sits at 9-4 to start the 2024-25 season, with Anthony Davis and rookie sensation Dalton Knecht leading the charge.

MVP candidate Anthony Davis was a late addition with a foot injury and is probable to suit up against the Jazz. Lakers forward Cam Reddish is probable as well, As for the Jazz, starting center Walker Kessler will be out with a hip injury.

The Utah Jazz will be up for their first of three regular-season matchups against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, this time for stakes in the NBA Cup.