The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly finalizing a deal to make JJ Redick their next head coach, according to multiple sources including Shams Charania. Redick, who played for Duke under Mike Krzyzewski from 2002 to 2006, has emerged as the frontrunner after the firing of Darvin Ham. Redick had a 15-year career as a player and has since worked as an analyst and podcaster. The Lakers have also discussed a potential coaching staff that includes James Borrego, Scott Brooks, Sam Cassell, Jared Dudley, Greg St. Jean, and Rajon Rondo. While Redick has no prior coaching experience, his competitive nature and attention to detail have impressed the Lakers' management. However, there are still other candidates in consideration, and the deal is not yet finalized.
Geno Auriemma gives some very candid thoughts on Dan Hurley/Lakers. “I think you could win a lot of championships with the Lakers, more so than a guy who's never coached." (🎥: @dpshow) https://t.co/aGc8nr8MW7
The ONLY reason Dan Hurley would turn down the Lakers would be sentiment. The choice between the two jobs themselves isn’t even close.
US Sen. Chris Murphy weighs in on the potential of Danny Hurley to the Lakers: https://t.co/jKubKRaxNP
NBA world loses it after reports of Lakers going after Dan Hurley: https://t.co/iKnwxz35bH
Spent time around Dan Hurley and UConn at the Final Four this year. On how Hurley became the king of college basketball, from April: https://t.co/JjRj5m8jhd
“I’m not sure if he’s gone, Greeny.” Hear from @SethOnHoops why he doesn’t think this is a done deal yet for the Lakers and Dan Hurley 👀 https://t.co/kv7qPgpmxi https://t.co/8O9OhmxmV4
Holy 💩 https://t.co/Ispj9IIpTO
Dan Hurley to the Lakers? Here are the numbers on the long, bleak history of college coaches hired to the NBA from John Beilein to John Calipari to Jerry Tarkanian: https://t.co/dOTSs5t13y https://t.co/8fus0Nnuk8
I find it hard to believe the target from Day 1 was Dan Hurley. I see no big success from college coaches going to the pros. https://t.co/IcIzKun70r
JJ Redick was -210 to be named Lakers head coach @DKSportsbook yesterday. Hurley wasn't even on the board, yet names like Pau Gasol and Rajon Rondo were. Today, DraftKings took the market down. Would expect other sportsbooks to do the same. https://t.co/bXkKloUHq4
U better believe there is lots of @UConnMBB fans a nervous wreck worrying about losing their coach to the @NBA .Sources: Lakers preparing massive offer to Hurley - via @ESPN App https://t.co/CIYwgacl2u
Bruce Pearl is the “only name” to replace Dan Hurley at UConn if he leaves for the Los Angeles Lakers, according to @GoodmanHoops👀 https://t.co/leLmlr0hk1 https://t.co/JAsrKxDqwM
Paul Pierce: Lakers pivoted to Dan Hurley because JJ Redick didn’t want the job #DanHurley #JJRedick #Lakers #PaulPierce https://t.co/p3l0LIbLIy
I'll open today's GP Show (on @GrindCityMedia) with some thoughts on @wojespn reporting that the Lakers are targeting Dan Hurley to be their next head coach. 10:20: @SIChrisMannix joins me. WATCH: https://t.co/KDGucDOoal
Who could take over at UConn if Dan Hurley bolts to the Lakers? @Isaac__Trotter dives into the ramifications and potential fallout from a big decision in the college basketball world... https://t.co/QbTyitCeNR
Where will Charles Barkley go? What if ESPN loses JJ Redick? Our thoughts on big NBA media issues 🔗 https://t.co/OzXLrl6px7
Woj breaks news of Lakers targeting Dan Hurley, Shams confirms despite his past JJ Redick reports https://t.co/MK4moMFlmO
The fallout of the Lakers chasing Dan Hurley - A quick primer on just how good UConn's top assistants are - A Big Ten coach who could make sense - Massive portal ramifications. - Cash-flush teams need bigs. UConn has two of them. - UConn's wings >>> https://t.co/Fx43dkn5C0
LeBron James had this to say about Dan Hurley's Huskies and his staff after their NCAA tournament run 🤔👀 ( 🎥:@espn | @OldManAndThree) https://t.co/bdjfdpHhs7
Wrote about Danny Hurley and the Lakers. The Lakers job is not a good job, but it's hard to tell that to a competitive maniac like Hurley. https://t.co/IJRgytYkw6
There’s ONE name that UConn needs to go after if Dan Hurley leaves. Discussing NOW!! https://t.co/x7xOrvlsan
Now on @njdotcom UConn’s Dan Hurley could be elite ‘developmental’ coach for Bronny James, Lakers’ young players https://t.co/0L2xTF0vfZ
BREAKING NEWS: Dan Hurley is now the leading candidate for the Lakers Head Coaching job, according to Shams Charania. @coachyoungnj tells you why he's a good fit for the Lakers. #LakeShow #NBARumors https://t.co/qf2s3QCZXo
I love Dan Hurley. I think he should stay in college basketball unless he hates NIL or the transfer portal so much that he can't see himself succeeding long-term, which would surprise me. Brilliant coach, but his style wouldn't be as successful in the pros given the 82-game grind
An analysis of the decision facing Dan Hurley, with @wojespn reporting that the Lakers are targeting him for the job. How different is college basketball than when Coach K made this decision 20 yrs ago? And can Hurley re-wire his ways to thrive in NBA? https://t.co/bDInCwC6Kc
JJ Redick was a -160 favorite to be Lakers' coach as of last week after FanDuel partner @ShamsCharania reported he was a heavy frontrunner for the job (Shams then said the Lakers were "zeroing in" on Redick yesterday). Woj then says this morning after the Dan Hurley offer: "(Dan)…
Breaking down the potential Dan Hurley to the Lakers from all angles right now. Would Hurley work in the NBA? Is this the right move for Hurley and the Lakers? TAP IN NOW: https://t.co/x7xOrvlsan
"He's so DAMN GOOD!!!" LeBron James to JJ Redick back in April on his potential future Lakers coach, Dan Hurley 👀 https://t.co/nnf6sA0Vi5
LeBron had this to say a couple months ago about Coach Hurley... A sign of things to come? 👀 https://t.co/UOkV76W46g
The Lakers are interested in Dan Hurley for developing their young core, including Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Max Christie, per @wojespn His development system could also make Bronny James an ideal draft target. https://t.co/ImDfZ5i4k1
A lot of people are targeting Dan Hurley right now - who has become the face of college basketball. Everything Hurley has said to date suggests the NBA is something he may be interested in down the road, not right now. Going for a three-peat is a once-in-a-half-century… https://t.co/KaZSbxnfuY
The College Basketball Transfer Portal is about to be CRAZY. Every player on UCONN will have a 30-day window to transfer if Dan Hurley joins the Lakers. https://t.co/Y0gZJ2Yqcv
LeBron James loved what he saw from Dan Hurley's offense during the NCAA tournament 👀 (via @OldManAndThree) https://t.co/5dcrFDK3nL
LeBron James loved what he saw from Dan Hurley's offense during the NCAA tournament 👀 (via @Oldmanandthethree) https://t.co/4NDiN2ZZlb
The idea of Bronny James and the Lakers... Who better POTENTIALLY than Dan Hurley to be the development coach. @wojespn via #USL on @ESPNRadio @ESPNLosAngeles https://t.co/4DCzyYNEPV
The entire college basketball world wants Dan Hurley to take the Lakers job. A dynasty was being built.
.@wojespn says coaching in the NBA has always been an ambition of Dan Hurley's 👀 https://t.co/N67iHn6U17
Who would you rather see coach the Lakers this upcoming season - Dan Hurley or JJ Redick? 👀⤵️ https://t.co/PSdrV2BWGf
LeBron James’ old tweet about Dan Hurley resurfaces amid Lakers’ coaching news https://t.co/QFjUHlNifV
I certainly think the current state of college athletics isn’t as attractive to some coaches but it’s hard to fault a college coach for wanting to coach in the pros. It’s been clear Harbaugb has wanted to get back in and Hurley is getting the freaking Lakers job. https://t.co/pTg6jEFRck
The #Lakers over the next few days are in a full-court press to convince Dan Hurley to come to LA. @wojespn via #USL on @ESPNRadio @ESPNLosAngeles https://t.co/ABXAd7TpX2
Smart. Dan Hurley is the perfect choice for LA. Brilliant mind. A no-BS leadership approach. Unbothered by the city lights. Has LeBron's respect walking in the door. https://t.co/qhWiirkwaL
Who would UConn hire if he leaves? If they snag an active CBB coach from a good program, we could see a bunch of really talented players hit the portal in June. Buckle Up! https://t.co/AInhZQDWiy
Should the Lakers hire Dan Hurley or JJ Redick? https://t.co/a9cLD6bLZ1
The Lakers are reportedly targeting Dan Hurley as their next coach and fans were stunned at the turn of events https://t.co/GwpAJ3Ce2t https://t.co/W3vmhAnrn4
Intriguing on many levels. College-to-NBA transition has never been easy (Billy Donovan has survived) but Hurley has a lot of great pro coach qualities: player relationships, player development and most importantly: system. https://t.co/FEOQenuGj3
This is the natural progression for an elite college coach in this era. Wasn’t surprised when Billy Donovan went to the NBA and won’t be if Dan Hurley does the same (shout out to @wojespn for this comprehensive report). The Lakers are still one of the top two NBA brands. The…
Fascinating stuff here from @wojespn on the Lakers' 'relentless' pursuit of @UConnMBB 's Dan Hurley and also how Coach K might've jumped to the Lakers if NIL existed when he was offered the Lakers' job 20 years ago https://t.co/kg8o2ZpCab https://t.co/Es6oSOfwXo
Lakers 'are preparing massive long-term offer to UConn coach Danny Hurley' after interviewing LeBron James' podcast co-host JJ Redick for opening in LA https://t.co/HfXciv3vVM https://t.co/ssYvzHQ1NK
The Lakers are preparing a gigantic offer for a new head coach ... and it's not JJ Redick https://t.co/E9g3bCQwUO
If Danny Hurley leaves UConn for the Los Angeles Lakers, the 30-day transfer portal would open for UConn players. Huskies viewed as a top-five preseason team. https://t.co/bvPjlJquKI https://t.co/xjEwYtQSOV
If Dan Hurley does leave for the Lakers, UConn is going to be in a situation where every player on the roster has a 30 day window to enter the portal and transfer. The key for AD Dave Benedict will be landing an elite recruiter that can keep the roster together. My first call…
From April on @njdotcom: Denver Nuggets coach says there’s ‘no doubt’ UConn’s Dan Hurley could coach in the NBA: ‘He’s a hell of a coach’ https://t.co/cgWVVGiVHm
Dan Hurley at UConn vs Dan Hurley with the Lakers https://t.co/JNkk2gc0ck
Super intrigued to see what Dan Hurley does w/ the Lakers offer. Hard to turn down. Hurley’s accomplished all he can in college, sure he can win more titles, but last season seemed almost too easy. Plus the challenges/time of NIL, recruiting in college wears on you.
Remember: Every player on that UConn squad will have a 30-day window to transfer if Dan Hurley joins the Lakers. And if that happens, well, I’m not sure we’ve seen anything like that in the CBB transfer portal era involving a potential preseason No. 1 squad.
JJ Redick watching the Lakers hire Dan Hurley like https://t.co/EKW4t4uBL3
Windhorst: Lakers will “probably” hire JJ Redick #JJRedick #Lakers https://t.co/o1rcrxMEnI
Anthony Davis Prefer James Borrego To JJ Redick As Lakers Coach? https://t.co/ix8t3O7VhD
Mike Breen on JJ Redick: ‘I think he has all the characteristics of a great head coach’ https://t.co/gcYqaTWGRl
Fred Toucher wonders why JJ Redick wouldn't back out of the NBA Finals broadcast as the Lakers "zero in" on him as a coaching candidate. https://t.co/F7lYNFr3aJ
JJ Redick’s podcast with LeBron James might win him Lakers head coaching job https://t.co/qr7WI2M4Yh
ESPN put itself in a bind with JJ Redick likely headed to the Lakers https://t.co/w8lamQxrwP
Report: Lakers Want James Borrego, Sam Cassell On JJ Redick’s Staff As Top Assistants https://t.co/PJemrdpvS2
With JJ Redick reportedly the no. 1 option to coach the Lakers next season, the Mike Breen coaching circle grows stronger 😅 (via @LeBatardShow) https://t.co/pL98QAFJ0c
If JJ Redick is bound for Lakers, it’s not crazy to think he can be a success there. But this hire says more about how the Lakers are run than their quest for rings. I joined @grindcitymedia’s Gary Parrish Show to explain: https://t.co/1nGWeVEt4M
Mike Breen on JJ Redick and the Lakers: “I have my own coaching tree now…. You never know til a guy’s in the position, but I think he has all the characteristics to be a great head coach.” (via @LeBatardShow) https://t.co/BaJhbbWL85
"The people that I talk to still are telling me that there is a process to go through here, this is not a done deal. They still have multiple candidates." Brian Windhorst on the rumors of the Lakers' interest in JJ Redick being their new head coach. https://t.co/RuBzYIgpRk
The Lakers are infatuated with J.J. Redick's potential. Redick's maniacal competitiveness and attention to detail are among the things L.A. loves, writes @jovanbuha. And that includes what he does differently from his predecessor. https://t.co/mTi8lvJY4N https://t.co/YceUMk4bHs
NBA insider Shams Charania just dropped the news that JJ Redick is leading the race to become the Lakers' next head coach. After the firing of Darvin Ham, Redick emerged as the top candidate. #LakeShow #NBARumors https://t.co/NJqmTZXDYz
Lakers have discussed surrounding JJ Redick with a coaching staff of James Borrego, Scott Brooks, Sam Cassell, Jared Dudley, AND Rajon Rondo 😳🤯 https://t.co/WYdvsWWMU1
BEEAKING: The Lakers have internally discussed a staff of JJ Redick AND James Borrego, Scott Brooks, former Lakers staffer Greg St. Jean and former Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, via @DanWoikeSports and the LA Times Wow, seems like the Lakers could have an All-Star coaching staff… https://t.co/7158HgfK8d
Lakers head coaching rumors: Latest on JJ Reddick and James Borrego as LA looks for coach https://t.co/HjEPftyuYb
Congratulations to @jj_redick. He kind of just did the modernized, coaching equivalent of The Decision in podcast form. We got to eavesdrop on him nailing the job interview by the episode. — Dan
should LeBron & JJ Redick continue their podcast if he becomes the Lakers coach? https://t.co/Aaqu74iThi
The Lakers hiring JJ Redick is a great move. Lots of talk that he has no coaching experience. Neither did Steve Kerr. And look how that worked out.
Lakers reaction: LA 'zeroing in' on JJ Redick as next head coach I break down @ShamsCharania's report, why this has been building for weeks, James Borrego's standing, the uncertainty with the assistant coaching staff and the next steps. Watch: https://t.co/kRQrWJgnf9 https://t.co/wY0cLI7B3c
This week, Doris Burke and JJ Redick are calling their first NBA championship series as No. 1 TV analysts. Reportedly closing in on an NBA coaching gig too, Redick has become one of the fastest-rising stars in sports media. "I get to be a part of documenting history."
JJ Redick's 'hire' is going to be an interesting one to say the least. After a 15-year career as a player, Redick has briefly been a guest analyst, podcaster and third-person on the main broadcast team. Can he coach? Who knows, and that's the monstrous risk the Lakers are taking.
The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a deal to make J.J. Reddick their next Head Coach per @ShamsCharania How many wins are you predicting for the Lakers next season? https://t.co/AwgdMAcZxx
JJ Redick’s run as a podcaster https://t.co/T4jeHLuKqi
Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has become a respected unofficial resource for the Los Angeles Lakers during their head-coaching search, multiple sources tell @ShamsCharania. Current frontrunner JJ Redick played for Coach K at Duke from 2002 to 2006. https://t.co/mx1Fpnt8BT https://t.co/kHmVMPkLbB
Before you hate on the Lakers hiring JJ Redick as head coach, just know this is the guy the Lakers just added 🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/sqy92dobLF
Should JJ Redick become a player-coach to help the Lakers with their three-point shooting?