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J.J. Redick will interview with the Los Angeles Lakers for their head coaching vacancy this weekend. While the Lakers will interview Redick, there will also be an interview being conducted by the candidate of the employer. "I have no doubt that J.J. is going to have a strong performance because he's been preparing for this for a long time," said Brian Windhorst on Friday … [Read more...] about J.J. Redick Has Confidants Asking Him If He’s Sure Leaving Media For Lakers’ Job Makes Sense

Dan Hurley has insisted his talks with the Los Angeles Lakers had nothing to do with creating leverage in his contract talks with UConn. Hurley said his new contract with UConn was already in place. "One of the worst takes I've heard is that this is a leverage play by me to improve my situation at UConn," Hurley said on the The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. "I don't need … [Read more...] about Dan Hurley: Talks With Lakers Weren’t About Leverage With UConn

Dan Hurley ultimately decided to remain at UConn, turning down an opportunity to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley's reasoning for the decision was explained by Adrian Wojnarowski. "Start with the opportunity Dan Hurley has at UConn," said Wojnarowski on Get Up on Tuesday morning. "As you said, to do something that hasn't been done since John Wooden's UCLA teams, that's win … [Read more...] about Dan Hurley’s Decision Came Down To Timing, Not Being Ready To Adjust To NBA