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Lakers Extend J.J. Redick Two Years, Keeping Coach Under Contract Through 2029-30

The extension signals a push for continuity, with conditioning the immediate focus before lineup decisions.

Dec 21, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Reddick argues a call during the second quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the deal adds two seasons to Redick’s contract, taking his total commitment to five years through 2029-30 at about $45 million.
  • Redick publicly thanked Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka and ownership, calling it rare for a first-time head coach to receive an early extension.
  • He said he has not settled on a starting lineup, noting there are seven to eight starting-caliber players and that decisions will come with training camp.
  • Redick has stressed getting the roster into “championship shape,” a point he says players have embraced after last season’s playoff shortfall.
  • The extension follows a 50-win debut season that ended with a five-game loss to Minnesota and rotation criticism, as the front office added Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart to bolster size and defense.