The Los Angeles Lakers are considering hiring J.J. Redick as head coach, but LeBron James is reportedly not driving that candidacy. "I'm told LeBron James is not involved in the Lakers' head coaching search," said Shams Charania. "I reported on it last week: J.J. Redick, James Borrego and Sam Cassell are the lead initial targets. "LeBron James James has made it clear that this … [Read more...] about LeBron James Reportedly Not Involved In Lakers’ Coaching Search
Ty Lue, Clippers Agree To Five-Year, Extension Worth Nearly $70M
Ty Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a contract extension that will make him one of the NBA's highest-paid coaches at nearly $70 million over five years. Lawrence Frank negotiated the contract with Andy Miller of Kluth Sports to retain Lue as the Clippers move to their new arena next season. Lue was elevated to head coach of the Clippers in 2020 and guided the … [Read more...] about Ty Lue, Clippers Agree To Five-Year, Extension Worth Nearly $70M
Bronny James Receives Over 10 Workout Invites; Suns, Lakers Among Those He’ll Accept
Bronny James will work out for the Phoenix Suns ahead of the NBA draft in June. The Suns own the No. 22 pick in the draft and James is among the players under considerations at that draft slot. James has received over 10 workout invitations, but is expected to only visit a few teams including the Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. Rich Paul recently went on record that James will not … [Read more...] about Bronny James Receives Over 10 Workout Invites; Suns, Lakers Among Those He’ll Accept
JJ Redick To Target Sam Cassell, James Borrego, Jared Dudley As Assistants If Named Lakers Coach
JJ Redick would target Sam Cassell, James Borrego, and Jared Dudley as his assistants should he be named the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Borrego is currently with the Pelicans, with Cassell with the Celtics. Dudley is an assistant with the Mavs. Cassell is also reportedly being targeted as an assistant for Doc Rivers' staff … [Read more...] about JJ Redick To Target Sam Cassell, James Borrego, Jared Dudley As Assistants If Named Lakers Coach
Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry Drawing Interest From Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are interested in Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Warriors currently have until June 28 to guarantee Paul's $30 million contract for next season. Paul and the Warriors have discussed moving back the deadline with the possibility of using his salary in a trade. Russell Westbrook also has until June 29 to decide … [Read more...] about Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry Drawing Interest From Clippers