The Los Angeles Lakers are holding off on hiring a new coach until they’re sure Tyronn Lue won’t be available. Lue, who currently coaches the Clippers, has one year left on his contract. While it’s expected he’ll stay with the Clippers, the Lakers are keeping a close watch on the situation.
Sources suggest the Lakers are eyeing JJ Redick, James Borrego, and Sam Cassell as potential candidates for the job. They previously almost hired Lue in 2019 before going with Frank Vogel. The Lakers regret missing out on Lue then and want to rectify it now. However, the Clippers, aware of the Lakers’ interest, are hesitant to let him go.
Other potential candidates for the Lakers coaching job include David Adelman, Micah Nori, and Chris Quinn. The Lakers, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, had a disappointing early exit from the playoffs this year, losing to the Denver Nuggets in the first round. Despite this, LeBron is expected to return to the team next season.
The Lakers are looking for a coach who can command the locker room, hold players accountable, and provide strategic game planning and structure. They’re eager to find the right fit to lead their star-studded team back to championship contention.
