JJ Redick to Interview for Lakers Head Coaching Job After Dan Hurley Declines Offer

The former NBA player and ESPN analyst is set to meet with Lakers executives this weekend, with a strong performance potentially securing him the position.

Redick's formal interview follows a failed attempt to hire UConn's Dan Hurley, who turned down a six-year, $70 million offer.
Redick has no prior coaching experience but is seen as a high-risk, high-reward candidate by the Lakers' front office.
The Lakers aim to have a new head coach in place before the NBA Draft on June 26.
Redick co-hosts a podcast with LeBron James, which may influence his candidacy.
Other candidates include New Orleans Pelicans assistant James Borrego, who is also a contender for the Cleveland Cavaliers job.