Lakers reportedly hiring JJ Redick as new head coach

20/06/202421:42

Redick and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka have already begun work on assembling an elite coaching staff.

JJ Redick will be the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, who says there is a four-year contract between the parties.

The Lakers close their search for a new coach six days before the first major event of the Offseason, the 2024 NBA Draft.

Redick and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka have already begun work on assembling an elite coaching staff.

ESPN Sources: JJ Redick has agreed on a four-year contract to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Pelinka offered job this morning and Redick’s started working on a staff to surround himself with experience. pic.twitter.com/G66eVFRALp

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2024

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