J.J. Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers have had minimal contact, sources tell Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Rumors connecting Redick to the Lakers have been abundant in recent weeks, but he has avoided discussing it publicly while the franchise also pursued Danny Hurley with a lucrative offer. The Lakers' strong pursuit of Hurley signals they are not necessarily love with the idea … [Read more...] about J.J. Redick, Lakers Have Had Minimal Contact To This Point
Jeff Van Gundy Agrees Too Join Clippers As Lead Assistant Coach
Jeff Van Gundy has agreed to join Ty Lue's staff as the Los Angeles Clippers' lead assistant coach. Van Gundy spent the past season as an advisor with the Boston Celtics. Van Gundy was an NBA assistant coach for seven years before becoming the head coach of the New York Knicks. After seven seasons as the Knicks head coach, Van Gundy coached the Houston Rockets for four … [Read more...] about Jeff Van Gundy Agrees Too Join Clippers As Lead Assistant Coach
James Borrego To Meet With Cavs On Tuesday, Still Remains ‘Significant Name’ For Lakers
James Borrego will meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Borrego also remains a "significant name" in the Lakers' coaching search. Brian Windhorst reported that Borrego was gaining momentum with the Cavs. The Lakers plan to have a coach in place before the upcoming draft. … [Read more...] about James Borrego To Meet With Cavs On Tuesday, Still Remains ‘Significant Name’ For Lakers
JJ Redick Formally Interviewed With Lakers On Saturday
JJ Redick formally interviewed for the Los Angeles Lakers head coach position on Saturday. Redick met with several members of the Lakers over the course of the day. Despite Saturday being Redick's formal interview, he reportedly has had several conversations with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka since previous head coach Darvin Ham was fired. The Lakers considered a wide-range candidates, … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Formally Interviewed With Lakers On Saturday
JJ Redick Will Formally Interview With Lakers, Considered Favorite For Job
JJ Redick will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend, which will be his first formal interview for the open head coaching job. Redick is expected to be the favorite to be hired. Should the NBA Finals advance to a Game 5, that game won't be played until Monday, giving Redick the weekend to meet with the Lakers. Rob Pelinka and Redick have stayed connected throughout the … [Read more...] about JJ Redick Will Formally Interview With Lakers, Considered Favorite For Job