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- Dwane Casey opts out of joining JJ Redick’s coaching staff for the Lakers.
- Lakers’ new head coach, JJ Redick, focuses on building a strong coaching team.
- Other potential coaching staff candidates include Scott Brooks, Rajon Rondo, and Alvin Gentry.
- Dane Johnson to coach Lakers in Summer League as Redick prioritizes staff assembly.
Lakers Coaching Update: Dwane Casey Declines, Search Continues
The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a robust coaching staff under new head coach JJ Redick hits a snag as Dwane Casey decides not to join.
While the Lakers have been quiet in the offseason, their focus has been on internal team development. General Manager Rob Pelinka is eyeing trades to bolster the roster, but Redick’s immediate concern is to gather a knowledgeable coaching team, aiming to include two former head coaches to compensate for his inexperience. Despite being a top target, Casey, currently with the Detroit Pistons front office, has chosen not to relocate his family and therefore declined the offer.
The Lakers continue their search, with names like Scott Brooks, Rajon Rondo, and Alvin Gentry surfacing as potential additions to Redick’s staff. With the team’s emphasis on player development, the urgency to finalize the coaching lineup is palpable. In the interim, South Bay Lakers head coach Dane Johnson will take the reins during the Summer League, allowing Redick to focus on staff recruitment and strategic planning.
