JJ Redick, Sam Cassell among top candidates for Lakers head coaching job / News - Basketnews.com

Los Angeles Lakers are looking at the cases of JJ Redick, Sam Cassell, and James Borrego for a head coaching hire.

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After firing Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers are in pursuit of a new head coach, and their top candidates are J. J. Redick, Sam Cassell, and James Borrego.

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According to Shams Charania and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the three names are among the Lakers' top candidates for the time being.

Redick and Cassell are former players, while Borrego is currently an assistant coach at the New Orleans Pelicans.

"The Lakers are seeking a coach who will command the locker room and hold players accountable, as well as tirelessly gameplan and provide a level of structure and organization, according to those sources," writes The Athletic.

The same source also writes that the LA team has received unofficial consultancy from famous former NCAA and Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski during the selection phase for nominees to interview.

Los Angeles Lakers had an early exit to the season this year, losing 4-1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs to the Denver Nuggets.

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