Ever since ESPN’s Shams Charania reported LeBron James’ probable return on X, there has been a chain reaction inside the Lakers community. There is relief, excitement, curiosity, all of it. Yes, he is expected to play soon. But the real question now is, what will this roster look like once LeBron is back in the rotation? That question got a little clearer today, as the update comes straight from the head coach.

Head coach JJ Redick explained the situation in plain terms. Without dressing it up, he said, “It’s a confidence boost for the group. I think for certain players who, when we’re fully healthy, may not play a ton of minutes or may not even be part of the rotation. It gives them a reference point.” Well, with James out for so long (by his standards), we have seen surprising names on the roster. So now, Redick’s comments indicate how the roster will be centered around its veteran star going forward.

This is a developing story…