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There continues to be a growing expectation that the Los Angeles Lakers will eventually hire J.J. Redick as head coach, but they have maintained a decision has not been reached and that they are still considering a number of candidates. While James Borrego is believed to be a serious candidate, the general expectation is that Redick will be hired. "There's a very strong … [Read more...] about Lakers Making ‘Strong Attempt’ To Suggest Decision To Hire J.J. Redick Hasn’t Already Been Made

James Borrego had a second interview with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Borrego is also a candidate for the Cleveland Cavaliers' head coaching vacancy. Borrego has a strong reputation for player development including serving as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs for a decade. Borrego also has head coaching experience with the Charlotte Hornets. Borrego is … [Read more...] about James Borrego Has Second Interview With Lakers

The New Orleans Pelicans will defer the first round pick they are owed from the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2024 draft to the 2025 edition. The Lakers own the 17th overall pick in what is widely considered a down draft, whereas the 2025 draft is expected to be strong. There are also a number of potential scenarios where the Lakers end up sending the Pelicans a higher pick in … [Read more...] about Pelicans Defer First Round Pick From Lakers To 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers would prefer to avoid trading Austin Reaves this offseason, sources tell The Athletic. The Lakers previously refrained from including Reaves in trade talks in 2023 for Kyrie Irving and again in 2024 for Dejounte Murray. Reaves is entering Year 2 of a four-year, $56 million contract signed with the Lakers last offseason. … [Read more...] about Lakers Prefer To Avoid Trading Austin Reaves

While it has been reported in a number of places that J.J. Redick is the most likely candidate to become head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports they are "nowhere close" to a decision. Some reports have suggested that ESPN doesn't want Redick announced as the next head coach of the Lakers until after The Finals due to his duties broadcasting the … [Read more...] about Lakers ‘Nowhere Close’ To Decision On Coach Amid Growing Expectation J.J. Redick Will Be Hired