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Quick Bytes
- JJ Redick remains the frontrunner for the Lakers’ head coach position.
- No official offer has been made to Redick despite a formal interview.
- The Lakers aim to have a coach by the June 27 NBA Draft, but it’s not a requirement.
- Redick is also linked to the Detroit Pistons’ coaching search.
Lakers’ Coaching Search Nears Conclusion
As the NBA Draft approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers are close to finalizing their choice for head coach, with ESPN analyst JJ Redick as the leading candidate.
Redick’s interview with Lakers’ GM Rob Pelinka and subsequent discussions have positioned him as the likely next head coach. However, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Lakers have not yet extended an official offer to Redick. The organization’s goal is to have a coach in place by the draft on June 27, but it’s not essential as the NFL’s system. The Lakers’ hesitation may stem from deliberations over contract details or concerns about Redick’s lack of coaching experience.
Initially, the Lakers offered the position to Dan Hurley, who declined. Now, with Redick at the forefront, the Lakers must decide whether to make an offer before he considers other opportunities, such as the recently available position with the Detroit Pistons. The Lakers and Redick’s potential partnership raises questions about his coaching staff and approach to the role, given his in-depth NBA knowledge but no prior coaching experience.
