The Lakers have agreed to rent JJ Redick as their subsequent head coach Thursday, individuals with information of the scenario however unauthorized to talk publicly confirmed to The Instances — ending a protracted search that was extensively believed would finish at this vacation spot, just for a dramatic detour to emerge within the center.
Redick, who turns 40 subsequent week, has no formal teaching expertise, however impressed Lakers officers and common supervisor Rob Pelinka together with his imaginative and prescient for the workforce and for Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
After first providing the job to Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, a shock candidate who turned the notion of the search on its head, the Lakers reengaged with Redick, internet hosting him for an interview final Saturday.
Redick is a former 15-year professional and present broadcaster.
Considered a vibrant, analytical basketball thoughts, Redick rapidly ascended as a tv analyst after his retirement in 2021. He was a pioneer within the podcasting area, being one of many first energetic gamers to be a bunch, earlier than persevering with with a manufacturing and podcast firm in retirement.
Considered one of Redick’s podcasts, “Thoughts the Recreation,” is co-hosted by James.
Redick spoke with Davis earlier this week, in accordance with individuals with information of the dialog,
He’s the twenty ninth head coach for the franchise and the seventh employed since Phil Jackson left the Lakers in 2011.
Redick, Hurley and James Borrego, a New Orleans assistant, have been the one candidates to have in-person interviews, although Pelinka spoke with different candidates earlier within the course of.
The Lakers zeroed in on Redick on the NBA draft mix, the sources mentioned. However the workforce shocked individuals round basketball two weeks in the past by providing Hurley their head-coaching job and a six-year, $70 million deal.
Even throughout the Lakers’ group, Pelinka operated in silence, leaving individuals not sure of the place issues stood till formal interviews and — on this case — an early-morning ESPN report on Hurley that the Instances rapidly confirmed.
And the Lakers’ pursuit of Hurley, which started organically in Chicago, by no means left a tight circle, preserving it from quieting any rumors of the Lakers’ curiosity in Redick.
One particular person with a outstanding function within the Lakers group mentioned “I’ve by no means been shocked extra in my life,” in a textual content shortly after the workforce’s curiosity in Hurley went public.
Hurley declined the job days after assembly with the workforce.
There was real curiosity within the pursuit of Hurley and a few actual optimism on the Lakers’ finish, the sources mentioned.
After Hurley declined the supply, the search rapidly re-centered on Redick, with the previous Duke star assembly with the Lakers between Video games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, which he referred to as for ABC/ESPN.
The Lakers are anticipated so as to add a number of former head coaches to Redick’s employees, individuals with information of employees recruitment mentioned. Former Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is a reputation that’s been linked to the Lakers. The Instances beforehand reported that the Lakers had curiosity in former Laker Rajon Rondo and Dallas assistant (and former Laker) Jared Dudley for the employees. Dudley, although, is a valued member of Jason Kidd’s employees with the Mavericks, who’re coming off a Finals look.
Redick replaces Darvin Ham, whom the workforce fired after two seasons as the top coach. Regardless of two playoff berths, Ham’s standing throughout the Lakers’ locker room suffered. The workforce appeared for a “grinder,” individuals with information of the search mentioned, who may give the workforce extra of a strategic edge.
The Lakers additionally suffered from an absence of in-game changes. There are issues, although, that any first-time head coach, significantly one with no teaching expertise, will wrestle with that a part of the job.
The teaching rent is step one in an offseason throughout which the workforce is going through essential roster selections, significantly with James.
James is anticipated to choose out of his present contract. Though the sense is he’ll re-sign with the Lakers, he might be an unrestricted free agent if he declines his participant possibility.
He has not been an energetic participant within the workforce’s teaching search, in accordance each to individuals in his camp and Lakers officers.
The workforce has a first-round decide within the draft, and by league guidelines may commerce that and as much as two extra future first-round picks, however the Lakers could have restricted choices in free company. That leaves potential trades as the first pathway for enchancment. One key issue — whether or not guard D’Angelo Russell opts into his contract or turns into an unrestricted free agent.
The hope, after turning over the teaching place now for the fourth time throughout James’ time with the workforce, is that Redick can maximize the NBA’s all-time main scorer as he enters the ultimate chapter, whereas additionally offering a ramp to no matter comes subsequent.
Redick, who’s Duke’s all-time main scorer, performed 4 of his 15 seasons with the Clippers, a key member of the “Lob Metropolis” groups with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul.
The Lakers have agreed to rent JJ Redick as their subsequent head coach Thursday, individuals with information of the scenario however unauthorized to talk publicly confirmed to The Instances — ending a protracted search that was extensively believed would finish at this vacation spot, just for a dramatic detour to emerge within the center.
Redick, who turns 40 subsequent week, has no formal teaching expertise, however impressed Lakers officers and common supervisor Rob Pelinka together with his imaginative and prescient for the workforce and for Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
After first providing the job to Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, a shock candidate who turned the notion of the search on its head, the Lakers reengaged with Redick, internet hosting him for an interview final Saturday.
Redick is a former 15-year professional and present broadcaster.
Considered a vibrant, analytical basketball thoughts, Redick rapidly ascended as a tv analyst after his retirement in 2021. He was a pioneer within the podcasting area, being one of many first energetic gamers to be a bunch, earlier than persevering with with a manufacturing and podcast firm in retirement.
Considered one of Redick’s podcasts, “Thoughts the Recreation,” is co-hosted by James.
Redick spoke with Davis earlier this week, in accordance with individuals with information of the dialog,
He’s the twenty ninth head coach for the franchise and the seventh employed since Phil Jackson left the Lakers in 2011.
Redick, Hurley and James Borrego, a New Orleans assistant, have been the one candidates to have in-person interviews, although Pelinka spoke with different candidates earlier within the course of.
The Lakers zeroed in on Redick on the NBA draft mix, the sources mentioned. However the workforce shocked individuals round basketball two weeks in the past by providing Hurley their head-coaching job and a six-year, $70 million deal.
Even throughout the Lakers’ group, Pelinka operated in silence, leaving individuals not sure of the place issues stood till formal interviews and — on this case — an early-morning ESPN report on Hurley that the Instances rapidly confirmed.
And the Lakers’ pursuit of Hurley, which started organically in Chicago, by no means left a tight circle, preserving it from quieting any rumors of the Lakers’ curiosity in Redick.
One particular person with a outstanding function within the Lakers group mentioned “I’ve by no means been shocked extra in my life,” in a textual content shortly after the workforce’s curiosity in Hurley went public.
Hurley declined the job days after assembly with the workforce.
There was real curiosity within the pursuit of Hurley and a few actual optimism on the Lakers’ finish, the sources mentioned.
After Hurley declined the supply, the search rapidly re-centered on Redick, with the previous Duke star assembly with the Lakers between Video games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, which he referred to as for ABC/ESPN.
The Lakers are anticipated so as to add a number of former head coaches to Redick’s employees, individuals with information of employees recruitment mentioned. Former Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is a reputation that’s been linked to the Lakers. The Instances beforehand reported that the Lakers had curiosity in former Laker Rajon Rondo and Dallas assistant (and former Laker) Jared Dudley for the employees. Dudley, although, is a valued member of Jason Kidd’s employees with the Mavericks, who’re coming off a Finals look.
Redick replaces Darvin Ham, whom the workforce fired after two seasons as the top coach. Regardless of two playoff berths, Ham’s standing throughout the Lakers’ locker room suffered. The workforce appeared for a “grinder,” individuals with information of the search mentioned, who may give the workforce extra of a strategic edge.
The Lakers additionally suffered from an absence of in-game changes. There are issues, although, that any first-time head coach, significantly one with no teaching expertise, will wrestle with that a part of the job.
The teaching rent is step one in an offseason throughout which the workforce is going through essential roster selections, significantly with James.
James is anticipated to choose out of his present contract. Though the sense is he’ll re-sign with the Lakers, he might be an unrestricted free agent if he declines his participant possibility.
He has not been an energetic participant within the workforce’s teaching search, in accordance each to individuals in his camp and Lakers officers.
The workforce has a first-round decide within the draft, and by league guidelines may commerce that and as much as two extra future first-round picks, however the Lakers could have restricted choices in free company. That leaves potential trades as the first pathway for enchancment. One key issue — whether or not guard D’Angelo Russell opts into his contract or turns into an unrestricted free agent.
The hope, after turning over the teaching place now for the fourth time throughout James’ time with the workforce, is that Redick can maximize the NBA’s all-time main scorer as he enters the ultimate chapter, whereas additionally offering a ramp to no matter comes subsequent.
Redick, who’s Duke’s all-time main scorer, performed 4 of his 15 seasons with the Clippers, a key member of the “Lob Metropolis” groups with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul.
The Lakers have agreed to rent JJ Redick as their subsequent head coach Thursday, individuals with information of the scenario however unauthorized to talk publicly confirmed to The Instances — ending a protracted search that was extensively believed would finish at this vacation spot, just for a dramatic detour to emerge within the center.
Redick, who turns 40 subsequent week, has no formal teaching expertise, however impressed Lakers officers and common supervisor Rob Pelinka together with his imaginative and prescient for the workforce and for Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
After first providing the job to Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, a shock candidate who turned the notion of the search on its head, the Lakers reengaged with Redick, internet hosting him for an interview final Saturday.
Redick is a former 15-year professional and present broadcaster.
Considered a vibrant, analytical basketball thoughts, Redick rapidly ascended as a tv analyst after his retirement in 2021. He was a pioneer within the podcasting area, being one of many first energetic gamers to be a bunch, earlier than persevering with with a manufacturing and podcast firm in retirement.
Considered one of Redick’s podcasts, “Thoughts the Recreation,” is co-hosted by James.
Redick spoke with Davis earlier this week, in accordance with individuals with information of the dialog,
He’s the twenty ninth head coach for the franchise and the seventh employed since Phil Jackson left the Lakers in 2011.
Redick, Hurley and James Borrego, a New Orleans assistant, have been the one candidates to have in-person interviews, although Pelinka spoke with different candidates earlier within the course of.
The Lakers zeroed in on Redick on the NBA draft mix, the sources mentioned. However the workforce shocked individuals round basketball two weeks in the past by providing Hurley their head-coaching job and a six-year, $70 million deal.
Even throughout the Lakers’ group, Pelinka operated in silence, leaving individuals not sure of the place issues stood till formal interviews and — on this case — an early-morning ESPN report on Hurley that the Instances rapidly confirmed.
And the Lakers’ pursuit of Hurley, which started organically in Chicago, by no means left a tight circle, preserving it from quieting any rumors of the Lakers’ curiosity in Redick.
One particular person with a outstanding function within the Lakers group mentioned “I’ve by no means been shocked extra in my life,” in a textual content shortly after the workforce’s curiosity in Hurley went public.
Hurley declined the job days after assembly with the workforce.
There was real curiosity within the pursuit of Hurley and a few actual optimism on the Lakers’ finish, the sources mentioned.
After Hurley declined the supply, the search rapidly re-centered on Redick, with the previous Duke star assembly with the Lakers between Video games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, which he referred to as for ABC/ESPN.
The Lakers are anticipated so as to add a number of former head coaches to Redick’s employees, individuals with information of employees recruitment mentioned. Former Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is a reputation that’s been linked to the Lakers. The Instances beforehand reported that the Lakers had curiosity in former Laker Rajon Rondo and Dallas assistant (and former Laker) Jared Dudley for the employees. Dudley, although, is a valued member of Jason Kidd’s employees with the Mavericks, who’re coming off a Finals look.
Redick replaces Darvin Ham, whom the workforce fired after two seasons as the top coach. Regardless of two playoff berths, Ham’s standing throughout the Lakers’ locker room suffered. The workforce appeared for a “grinder,” individuals with information of the search mentioned, who may give the workforce extra of a strategic edge.
The Lakers additionally suffered from an absence of in-game changes. There are issues, although, that any first-time head coach, significantly one with no teaching expertise, will wrestle with that a part of the job.
The teaching rent is step one in an offseason throughout which the workforce is going through essential roster selections, significantly with James.
James is anticipated to choose out of his present contract. Though the sense is he’ll re-sign with the Lakers, he might be an unrestricted free agent if he declines his participant possibility.
He has not been an energetic participant within the workforce’s teaching search, in accordance each to individuals in his camp and Lakers officers.
The workforce has a first-round decide within the draft, and by league guidelines may commerce that and as much as two extra future first-round picks, however the Lakers could have restricted choices in free company. That leaves potential trades as the first pathway for enchancment. One key issue — whether or not guard D’Angelo Russell opts into his contract or turns into an unrestricted free agent.
The hope, after turning over the teaching place now for the fourth time throughout James’ time with the workforce, is that Redick can maximize the NBA’s all-time main scorer as he enters the ultimate chapter, whereas additionally offering a ramp to no matter comes subsequent.
Redick, who’s Duke’s all-time main scorer, performed 4 of his 15 seasons with the Clippers, a key member of the “Lob Metropolis” groups with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul.
The Lakers have agreed to rent JJ Redick as their subsequent head coach Thursday, individuals with information of the scenario however unauthorized to talk publicly confirmed to The Instances — ending a protracted search that was extensively believed would finish at this vacation spot, just for a dramatic detour to emerge within the center.
Redick, who turns 40 subsequent week, has no formal teaching expertise, however impressed Lakers officers and common supervisor Rob Pelinka together with his imaginative and prescient for the workforce and for Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
After first providing the job to Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, a shock candidate who turned the notion of the search on its head, the Lakers reengaged with Redick, internet hosting him for an interview final Saturday.
Redick is a former 15-year professional and present broadcaster.
Considered a vibrant, analytical basketball thoughts, Redick rapidly ascended as a tv analyst after his retirement in 2021. He was a pioneer within the podcasting area, being one of many first energetic gamers to be a bunch, earlier than persevering with with a manufacturing and podcast firm in retirement.
Considered one of Redick’s podcasts, “Thoughts the Recreation,” is co-hosted by James.
Redick spoke with Davis earlier this week, in accordance with individuals with information of the dialog,
He’s the twenty ninth head coach for the franchise and the seventh employed since Phil Jackson left the Lakers in 2011.
Redick, Hurley and James Borrego, a New Orleans assistant, have been the one candidates to have in-person interviews, although Pelinka spoke with different candidates earlier within the course of.
The Lakers zeroed in on Redick on the NBA draft mix, the sources mentioned. However the workforce shocked individuals round basketball two weeks in the past by providing Hurley their head-coaching job and a six-year, $70 million deal.
Even throughout the Lakers’ group, Pelinka operated in silence, leaving individuals not sure of the place issues stood till formal interviews and — on this case — an early-morning ESPN report on Hurley that the Instances rapidly confirmed.
And the Lakers’ pursuit of Hurley, which started organically in Chicago, by no means left a tight circle, preserving it from quieting any rumors of the Lakers’ curiosity in Redick.
One particular person with a outstanding function within the Lakers group mentioned “I’ve by no means been shocked extra in my life,” in a textual content shortly after the workforce’s curiosity in Hurley went public.
Hurley declined the job days after assembly with the workforce.
There was real curiosity within the pursuit of Hurley and a few actual optimism on the Lakers’ finish, the sources mentioned.
After Hurley declined the supply, the search rapidly re-centered on Redick, with the previous Duke star assembly with the Lakers between Video games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, which he referred to as for ABC/ESPN.
The Lakers are anticipated so as to add a number of former head coaches to Redick’s employees, individuals with information of employees recruitment mentioned. Former Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is a reputation that’s been linked to the Lakers. The Instances beforehand reported that the Lakers had curiosity in former Laker Rajon Rondo and Dallas assistant (and former Laker) Jared Dudley for the employees. Dudley, although, is a valued member of Jason Kidd’s employees with the Mavericks, who’re coming off a Finals look.
Redick replaces Darvin Ham, whom the workforce fired after two seasons as the top coach. Regardless of two playoff berths, Ham’s standing throughout the Lakers’ locker room suffered. The workforce appeared for a “grinder,” individuals with information of the search mentioned, who may give the workforce extra of a strategic edge.
The Lakers additionally suffered from an absence of in-game changes. There are issues, although, that any first-time head coach, significantly one with no teaching expertise, will wrestle with that a part of the job.
The teaching rent is step one in an offseason throughout which the workforce is going through essential roster selections, significantly with James.
James is anticipated to choose out of his present contract. Though the sense is he’ll re-sign with the Lakers, he might be an unrestricted free agent if he declines his participant possibility.
He has not been an energetic participant within the workforce’s teaching search, in accordance each to individuals in his camp and Lakers officers.
The workforce has a first-round decide within the draft, and by league guidelines may commerce that and as much as two extra future first-round picks, however the Lakers could have restricted choices in free company. That leaves potential trades as the first pathway for enchancment. One key issue — whether or not guard D’Angelo Russell opts into his contract or turns into an unrestricted free agent.
The hope, after turning over the teaching place now for the fourth time throughout James’ time with the workforce, is that Redick can maximize the NBA’s all-time main scorer as he enters the ultimate chapter, whereas additionally offering a ramp to no matter comes subsequent.
Redick, who’s Duke’s all-time main scorer, performed 4 of his 15 seasons with the Clippers, a key member of the “Lob Metropolis” groups with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul.
The Lakers have agreed to rent JJ Redick as their subsequent head coach Thursday, individuals with information of the scenario however unauthorized to talk publicly confirmed to The Instances — ending a protracted search that was extensively believed would finish at this vacation spot, just for a dramatic detour to emerge within the center.
Redick, who turns 40 subsequent week, has no formal teaching expertise, however impressed Lakers officers and common supervisor Rob Pelinka together with his imaginative and prescient for the workforce and for Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
After first providing the job to Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, a shock candidate who turned the notion of the search on its head, the Lakers reengaged with Redick, internet hosting him for an interview final Saturday.
Redick is a former 15-year professional and present broadcaster.
Considered a vibrant, analytical basketball thoughts, Redick rapidly ascended as a tv analyst after his retirement in 2021. He was a pioneer within the podcasting area, being one of many first energetic gamers to be a bunch, earlier than persevering with with a manufacturing and podcast firm in retirement.
Considered one of Redick’s podcasts, “Thoughts the Recreation,” is co-hosted by James.
Redick spoke with Davis earlier this week, in accordance with individuals with information of the dialog,
He’s the twenty ninth head coach for the franchise and the seventh employed since Phil Jackson left the Lakers in 2011.
Redick, Hurley and James Borrego, a New Orleans assistant, have been the one candidates to have in-person interviews, although Pelinka spoke with different candidates earlier within the course of.
The Lakers zeroed in on Redick on the NBA draft mix, the sources mentioned. However the workforce shocked individuals round basketball two weeks in the past by providing Hurley their head-coaching job and a six-year, $70 million deal.
Even throughout the Lakers’ group, Pelinka operated in silence, leaving individuals not sure of the place issues stood till formal interviews and — on this case — an early-morning ESPN report on Hurley that the Instances rapidly confirmed.
And the Lakers’ pursuit of Hurley, which started organically in Chicago, by no means left a tight circle, preserving it from quieting any rumors of the Lakers’ curiosity in Redick.
One particular person with a outstanding function within the Lakers group mentioned “I’ve by no means been shocked extra in my life,” in a textual content shortly after the workforce’s curiosity in Hurley went public.
Hurley declined the job days after assembly with the workforce.
There was real curiosity within the pursuit of Hurley and a few actual optimism on the Lakers’ finish, the sources mentioned.
After Hurley declined the supply, the search rapidly re-centered on Redick, with the previous Duke star assembly with the Lakers between Video games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, which he referred to as for ABC/ESPN.
The Lakers are anticipated so as to add a number of former head coaches to Redick’s employees, individuals with information of employees recruitment mentioned. Former Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is a reputation that’s been linked to the Lakers. The Instances beforehand reported that the Lakers had curiosity in former Laker Rajon Rondo and Dallas assistant (and former Laker) Jared Dudley for the employees. Dudley, although, is a valued member of Jason Kidd’s employees with the Mavericks, who’re coming off a Finals look.
Redick replaces Darvin Ham, whom the workforce fired after two seasons as the top coach. Regardless of two playoff berths, Ham’s standing throughout the Lakers’ locker room suffered. The workforce appeared for a “grinder,” individuals with information of the search mentioned, who may give the workforce extra of a strategic edge.
The Lakers additionally suffered from an absence of in-game changes. There are issues, although, that any first-time head coach, significantly one with no teaching expertise, will wrestle with that a part of the job.
The teaching rent is step one in an offseason throughout which the workforce is going through essential roster selections, significantly with James.
James is anticipated to choose out of his present contract. Though the sense is he’ll re-sign with the Lakers, he might be an unrestricted free agent if he declines his participant possibility.
He has not been an energetic participant within the workforce’s teaching search, in accordance each to individuals in his camp and Lakers officers.
The workforce has a first-round decide within the draft, and by league guidelines may commerce that and as much as two extra future first-round picks, however the Lakers could have restricted choices in free company. That leaves potential trades as the first pathway for enchancment. One key issue — whether or not guard D’Angelo Russell opts into his contract or turns into an unrestricted free agent.
The hope, after turning over the teaching place now for the fourth time throughout James’ time with the workforce, is that Redick can maximize the NBA’s all-time main scorer as he enters the ultimate chapter, whereas additionally offering a ramp to no matter comes subsequent.
Redick, who’s Duke’s all-time main scorer, performed 4 of his 15 seasons with the Clippers, a key member of the “Lob Metropolis” groups with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul.
The Lakers have agreed to rent JJ Redick as their subsequent head coach Thursday, individuals with information of the scenario however unauthorized to talk publicly confirmed to The Instances — ending a protracted search that was extensively believed would finish at this vacation spot, just for a dramatic detour to emerge within the center.
Redick, who turns 40 subsequent week, has no formal teaching expertise, however impressed Lakers officers and common supervisor Rob Pelinka together with his imaginative and prescient for the workforce and for Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
After first providing the job to Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, a shock candidate who turned the notion of the search on its head, the Lakers reengaged with Redick, internet hosting him for an interview final Saturday.
Redick is a former 15-year professional and present broadcaster.
Considered a vibrant, analytical basketball thoughts, Redick rapidly ascended as a tv analyst after his retirement in 2021. He was a pioneer within the podcasting area, being one of many first energetic gamers to be a bunch, earlier than persevering with with a manufacturing and podcast firm in retirement.
Considered one of Redick’s podcasts, “Thoughts the Recreation,” is co-hosted by James.
Redick spoke with Davis earlier this week, in accordance with individuals with information of the dialog,
He’s the twenty ninth head coach for the franchise and the seventh employed since Phil Jackson left the Lakers in 2011.
Redick, Hurley and James Borrego, a New Orleans assistant, have been the one candidates to have in-person interviews, although Pelinka spoke with different candidates earlier within the course of.
The Lakers zeroed in on Redick on the NBA draft mix, the sources mentioned. However the workforce shocked individuals round basketball two weeks in the past by providing Hurley their head-coaching job and a six-year, $70 million deal.
Even throughout the Lakers’ group, Pelinka operated in silence, leaving individuals not sure of the place issues stood till formal interviews and — on this case — an early-morning ESPN report on Hurley that the Instances rapidly confirmed.
And the Lakers’ pursuit of Hurley, which started organically in Chicago, by no means left a tight circle, preserving it from quieting any rumors of the Lakers’ curiosity in Redick.
One particular person with a outstanding function within the Lakers group mentioned “I’ve by no means been shocked extra in my life,” in a textual content shortly after the workforce’s curiosity in Hurley went public.
Hurley declined the job days after assembly with the workforce.
There was real curiosity within the pursuit of Hurley and a few actual optimism on the Lakers’ finish, the sources mentioned.
After Hurley declined the supply, the search rapidly re-centered on Redick, with the previous Duke star assembly with the Lakers between Video games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, which he referred to as for ABC/ESPN.
The Lakers are anticipated so as to add a number of former head coaches to Redick’s employees, individuals with information of employees recruitment mentioned. Former Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is a reputation that’s been linked to the Lakers. The Instances beforehand reported that the Lakers had curiosity in former Laker Rajon Rondo and Dallas assistant (and former Laker) Jared Dudley for the employees. Dudley, although, is a valued member of Jason Kidd’s employees with the Mavericks, who’re coming off a Finals look.
Redick replaces Darvin Ham, whom the workforce fired after two seasons as the top coach. Regardless of two playoff berths, Ham’s standing throughout the Lakers’ locker room suffered. The workforce appeared for a “grinder,” individuals with information of the search mentioned, who may give the workforce extra of a strategic edge.
The Lakers additionally suffered from an absence of in-game changes. There are issues, although, that any first-time head coach, significantly one with no teaching expertise, will wrestle with that a part of the job.
The teaching rent is step one in an offseason throughout which the workforce is going through essential roster selections, significantly with James.
James is anticipated to choose out of his present contract. Though the sense is he’ll re-sign with the Lakers, he might be an unrestricted free agent if he declines his participant possibility.
He has not been an energetic participant within the workforce’s teaching search, in accordance each to individuals in his camp and Lakers officers.
The workforce has a first-round decide within the draft, and by league guidelines may commerce that and as much as two extra future first-round picks, however the Lakers could have restricted choices in free company. That leaves potential trades as the first pathway for enchancment. One key issue — whether or not guard D’Angelo Russell opts into his contract or turns into an unrestricted free agent.
The hope, after turning over the teaching place now for the fourth time throughout James’ time with the workforce, is that Redick can maximize the NBA’s all-time main scorer as he enters the ultimate chapter, whereas additionally offering a ramp to no matter comes subsequent.
Redick, who’s Duke’s all-time main scorer, performed 4 of his 15 seasons with the Clippers, a key member of the “Lob Metropolis” groups with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul.
The Lakers have agreed to rent JJ Redick as their subsequent head coach Thursday, individuals with information of the scenario however unauthorized to talk publicly confirmed to The Instances — ending a protracted search that was extensively believed would finish at this vacation spot, just for a dramatic detour to emerge within the center.
Redick, who turns 40 subsequent week, has no formal teaching expertise, however impressed Lakers officers and common supervisor Rob Pelinka together with his imaginative and prescient for the workforce and for Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
After first providing the job to Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, a shock candidate who turned the notion of the search on its head, the Lakers reengaged with Redick, internet hosting him for an interview final Saturday.
Redick is a former 15-year professional and present broadcaster.
Considered a vibrant, analytical basketball thoughts, Redick rapidly ascended as a tv analyst after his retirement in 2021. He was a pioneer within the podcasting area, being one of many first energetic gamers to be a bunch, earlier than persevering with with a manufacturing and podcast firm in retirement.
Considered one of Redick’s podcasts, “Thoughts the Recreation,” is co-hosted by James.
Redick spoke with Davis earlier this week, in accordance with individuals with information of the dialog,
He’s the twenty ninth head coach for the franchise and the seventh employed since Phil Jackson left the Lakers in 2011.
Redick, Hurley and James Borrego, a New Orleans assistant, have been the one candidates to have in-person interviews, although Pelinka spoke with different candidates earlier within the course of.
The Lakers zeroed in on Redick on the NBA draft mix, the sources mentioned. However the workforce shocked individuals round basketball two weeks in the past by providing Hurley their head-coaching job and a six-year, $70 million deal.
Even throughout the Lakers’ group, Pelinka operated in silence, leaving individuals not sure of the place issues stood till formal interviews and — on this case — an early-morning ESPN report on Hurley that the Instances rapidly confirmed.
And the Lakers’ pursuit of Hurley, which started organically in Chicago, by no means left a tight circle, preserving it from quieting any rumors of the Lakers’ curiosity in Redick.
One particular person with a outstanding function within the Lakers group mentioned “I’ve by no means been shocked extra in my life,” in a textual content shortly after the workforce’s curiosity in Hurley went public.
Hurley declined the job days after assembly with the workforce.
There was real curiosity within the pursuit of Hurley and a few actual optimism on the Lakers’ finish, the sources mentioned.
After Hurley declined the supply, the search rapidly re-centered on Redick, with the previous Duke star assembly with the Lakers between Video games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, which he referred to as for ABC/ESPN.
The Lakers are anticipated so as to add a number of former head coaches to Redick’s employees, individuals with information of employees recruitment mentioned. Former Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is a reputation that’s been linked to the Lakers. The Instances beforehand reported that the Lakers had curiosity in former Laker Rajon Rondo and Dallas assistant (and former Laker) Jared Dudley for the employees. Dudley, although, is a valued member of Jason Kidd’s employees with the Mavericks, who’re coming off a Finals look.
Redick replaces Darvin Ham, whom the workforce fired after two seasons as the top coach. Regardless of two playoff berths, Ham’s standing throughout the Lakers’ locker room suffered. The workforce appeared for a “grinder,” individuals with information of the search mentioned, who may give the workforce extra of a strategic edge.
The Lakers additionally suffered from an absence of in-game changes. There are issues, although, that any first-time head coach, significantly one with no teaching expertise, will wrestle with that a part of the job.
The teaching rent is step one in an offseason throughout which the workforce is going through essential roster selections, significantly with James.
James is anticipated to choose out of his present contract. Though the sense is he’ll re-sign with the Lakers, he might be an unrestricted free agent if he declines his participant possibility.
He has not been an energetic participant within the workforce’s teaching search, in accordance each to individuals in his camp and Lakers officers.
The workforce has a first-round decide within the draft, and by league guidelines may commerce that and as much as two extra future first-round picks, however the Lakers could have restricted choices in free company. That leaves potential trades as the first pathway for enchancment. One key issue — whether or not guard D’Angelo Russell opts into his contract or turns into an unrestricted free agent.
The hope, after turning over the teaching place now for the fourth time throughout James’ time with the workforce, is that Redick can maximize the NBA’s all-time main scorer as he enters the ultimate chapter, whereas additionally offering a ramp to no matter comes subsequent.
Redick, who’s Duke’s all-time main scorer, performed 4 of his 15 seasons with the Clippers, a key member of the “Lob Metropolis” groups with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul.
The Lakers have agreed to rent JJ Redick as their subsequent head coach Thursday, individuals with information of the scenario however unauthorized to talk publicly confirmed to The Instances — ending a protracted search that was extensively believed would finish at this vacation spot, just for a dramatic detour to emerge within the center.
Redick, who turns 40 subsequent week, has no formal teaching expertise, however impressed Lakers officers and common supervisor Rob Pelinka together with his imaginative and prescient for the workforce and for Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
After first providing the job to Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, a shock candidate who turned the notion of the search on its head, the Lakers reengaged with Redick, internet hosting him for an interview final Saturday.
Redick is a former 15-year professional and present broadcaster.
Considered a vibrant, analytical basketball thoughts, Redick rapidly ascended as a tv analyst after his retirement in 2021. He was a pioneer within the podcasting area, being one of many first energetic gamers to be a bunch, earlier than persevering with with a manufacturing and podcast firm in retirement.
Considered one of Redick’s podcasts, “Thoughts the Recreation,” is co-hosted by James.
Redick spoke with Davis earlier this week, in accordance with individuals with information of the dialog,
He’s the twenty ninth head coach for the franchise and the seventh employed since Phil Jackson left the Lakers in 2011.
Redick, Hurley and James Borrego, a New Orleans assistant, have been the one candidates to have in-person interviews, although Pelinka spoke with different candidates earlier within the course of.
The Lakers zeroed in on Redick on the NBA draft mix, the sources mentioned. However the workforce shocked individuals round basketball two weeks in the past by providing Hurley their head-coaching job and a six-year, $70 million deal.
Even throughout the Lakers’ group, Pelinka operated in silence, leaving individuals not sure of the place issues stood till formal interviews and — on this case — an early-morning ESPN report on Hurley that the Instances rapidly confirmed.
And the Lakers’ pursuit of Hurley, which started organically in Chicago, by no means left a tight circle, preserving it from quieting any rumors of the Lakers’ curiosity in Redick.
One particular person with a outstanding function within the Lakers group mentioned “I’ve by no means been shocked extra in my life,” in a textual content shortly after the workforce’s curiosity in Hurley went public.
Hurley declined the job days after assembly with the workforce.
There was real curiosity within the pursuit of Hurley and a few actual optimism on the Lakers’ finish, the sources mentioned.
After Hurley declined the supply, the search rapidly re-centered on Redick, with the previous Duke star assembly with the Lakers between Video games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, which he referred to as for ABC/ESPN.
The Lakers are anticipated so as to add a number of former head coaches to Redick’s employees, individuals with information of employees recruitment mentioned. Former Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks is a reputation that’s been linked to the Lakers. The Instances beforehand reported that the Lakers had curiosity in former Laker Rajon Rondo and Dallas assistant (and former Laker) Jared Dudley for the employees. Dudley, although, is a valued member of Jason Kidd’s employees with the Mavericks, who’re coming off a Finals look.
Redick replaces Darvin Ham, whom the workforce fired after two seasons as the top coach. Regardless of two playoff berths, Ham’s standing throughout the Lakers’ locker room suffered. The workforce appeared for a “grinder,” individuals with information of the search mentioned, who may give the workforce extra of a strategic edge.
The Lakers additionally suffered from an absence of in-game changes. There are issues, although, that any first-time head coach, significantly one with no teaching expertise, will wrestle with that a part of the job.
The teaching rent is step one in an offseason throughout which the workforce is going through essential roster selections, significantly with James.
James is anticipated to choose out of his present contract. Though the sense is he’ll re-sign with the Lakers, he might be an unrestricted free agent if he declines his participant possibility.
He has not been an energetic participant within the workforce’s teaching search, in accordance each to individuals in his camp and Lakers officers.
The workforce has a first-round decide within the draft, and by league guidelines may commerce that and as much as two extra future first-round picks, however the Lakers could have restricted choices in free company. That leaves potential trades as the first pathway for enchancment. One key issue — whether or not guard D’Angelo Russell opts into his contract or turns into an unrestricted free agent.
The hope, after turning over the teaching place now for the fourth time throughout James’ time with the workforce, is that Redick can maximize the NBA’s all-time main scorer as he enters the ultimate chapter, whereas additionally offering a ramp to no matter comes subsequent.
Redick, who’s Duke’s all-time main scorer, performed 4 of his 15 seasons with the Clippers, a key member of the “Lob Metropolis” groups with Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul.