The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly finalizing an offer to UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley to become their next head coach amid rumors that JJ Redick was their target.
The Lakers and Hurley plan to “elevate discussions” about the possibility of the back-to-back national champion leading Los Angeles in the coming days, ESPN reported Thursday. The team reportedly plans to offer a “massive long-term contract” to Hurley.
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Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies signals to his players during the College Basketball National Championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium on April 8, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Hurley, 51, reportedly left the door open to follow his dream of being an NBA head coach despite wanting to stay in Storrs, Connecticut, to compete for a third title.
He signed a six-year, $32.1 million deal last summer, and CT Insider reported in April that another contract was being discussed.
The Lakers were also rumored to be targeting JJ Redick as their next head coach. The Athletic reported Tuesday that the team was “focusing” on the former Duke star to take the reins.
Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies addresses the media after the College Basketball National Championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium on April 8, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Redick also hosts a podcast with Lakers star LeBron James.
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Redick said on “Golic & Golic” on Wednesday that he would address the Lakers' situation once the playoffs are over. Nothing official has been made yet.
JJ Redick watches during the game between the LA Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks during Game 3 of Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2024 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Lakers parted ways with Darvin Ham after two seasons once their playoff run ended. Ham went 90-74 and posted back-to-back winning seasons. Los Angeles reached the Western Conference Finals in its first season.
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Now, Los Angeles is back to square one in its coaching search, but it appears there are at least two candidates on its radar.
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