JJ Redick reportedly will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, and he could have a star-studded staff on his bench.
Los Angeles and the former broadcaster Thursday agreed to a four-year, $8 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The agreement came after Dan Hurley reportedly turned down a six-year, $70 million deal to stay at UConn.
Redick’s basketball knowledge reportedly impressed vice president and general manager Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss, who are determined to support the retired NBA guard who is set to coach his “Mind the Game” co-host LeBron James.
Boston Celtics assistant Sam Cassell reportedly was among the candidates who conducted a virtual interview for the head-coaching job. But he won’t be out of the running to join Redick’s staff.
