Bad D'Angelo Russell News For Lakers, JJ Redick Now Even Closer To Being Named LA's Head Coach?!

A recent rumor suggests there is a suitor out there that would like to poach D'Angelo Russell from the Lakers in free agency, plus it seems like LA's interest in JJ Redick is only getting stronger. Is he on the verge of being named as the club's next head coach?
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[@deandrepage1048]

I can see D'Angelo Russell not letting the Lakers benefit off his exit. It was D'Angelo who shot 4 for 8 at 3-pointers in Game 4 to give the Lakers their own Playoff win against Denver while Austin Reaves shot 1 for 6 at 3-pointers in Game 4. D'Angelo also shot 7 for 11 at 3-pointers in Game 2 Playoff loss while Reaves shot 1 for 5 at 3-pointers in Game 2.

[@Mia-single]

Of course the Lakers aren't the only team interested in DLo - despite the fact that he had a few bad playoff games, he's still a damn good PG

[@vikzvikz4943]

Nobody is adressing who is shootings 3’s for 82 games if dlo leaves

[@peteranders7106]

The new big. Andre Drummond. 😅

[@JuggzL30HC]

💯💯💯

[@bradmodd7856]

I'll take Donovan

[@rubencamarena16]

I agree I'm not his biggest fan but when he catches fire he's on it

[@savagesavage8635]

Where were these 3s in the playoffs he shot 31% after shooting 42% all year

[@JESS-CH]

I like DLo, but the AR / Dlo back court couldn't guard a traffic cone. Jamal Murray ate em up. Let alone the Antmans and Ja Morants of the world. Not to mention he shot waaay below his season avg from deep in the playoffs.. again.

[@theeonlyreal]

Facts one of them has to go they are horrendous defensively and we won’t win another title with those two in the backcourt

[@jurmain2]

Get rid of both of them... Cash in on Reeves

[@Cahluvca]

💯....

[@FredyJimenez714]

@@jurmain2true Reaves is 25 we gotta take a gamble and trade him odds are he’ll turn into a Jordan Clarkson but with another team not with us

[@bigtill7449]

Dlo won several games for the Lakers. He earned his money this year, He played well in 2 playoff games, poor in 2 and average in 1.

[@oh7870]

I like Redick. He looks very sharp. If he can just come up with a good strategy against each opponent they play, assistant coaches can enforce the actual plays in practice.

[@quiara25]

No experience. Pretend he’s not white. 😉

[@michaeljohnson2000]

You're fuccin crazy then or a LeBron fan. Smh

[@nnam2397]

The magic aren’t signing dlo. This is just Dlo’s camp trying to get the Lakers to overpay for him

[@riveenwickenham8392]

They have so many guards already, it's such a fake destination

[@48238JEFE]

Orlando has 17 guards, I don’t see how this makes sense

[@Ka21REASONZz]

orlando is not signing fultz back, cole anthony is gonna be free agent…. ther need is shooting n playamaking… banchero said it in his exit interview that they need a player that will score and help facilitate the offense… they have 60 mil in cap space that they need to spend on someone… dlo fits that team perfectly

[@hilamadventures4060]

​@ka21REASONZ D'Lo doesn't play defense wears out his welcome everywhere, way too inconsistent and cares to much about his style then his style of play ..think about this The Lakers moved him to sign LBJ, wThe Nets moved him to sign KD, The warriors traded him for Wiggins , The Wolves traded him for Conley all improved without him..

[@adlersadie1579]

​@@hilamadventures4060 acting like half of the league cares about defense

[@saturtan5464]

Need up also interview Rondo

[@fours5844]

I think Rondo got some legal issues rn

[@markeithmoore7166]

​@@fours5844He can do both as an assistant coach.

[@JoshuaMartian-go3tm]

Like Dwight Howard, Rondo has some pending legal problems they need to deal with. Rondo even more so with his pending Supreme court decision issue. No thanks, no more drama. We got enough.

[@sebaztionabsolution]

nah, he got legal shyt goin on an cant be a coach in the association w/ all that drama.

[@Commenting800]

JJ would probably hire guys like Rondo

[@PatrickDoran2319]

Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka are clearly not thinking

[@manmo0808]

Front office and ownership is the weakest link for the Lakers

[@PatrickDoran2319]

@@manmo0808 Where’s the queen of mean Anne Robinson when you need her since she hosted the game show Weakest Link

[@manmo0808]

@@PatrickDoran2319 😂

[@gajemouje]

Choke sports run that organisation

[@johnrussel2171]

The Lakers front office must be really easily impressed. How did Darvin get the job? Now they're entertaining JJ. Smh Meanwhile, Handy's been there, Rondo should be on someone's staff and there are some solid coaches out there.

[@Moofie-rc5dd]

Can you do a better job?

[@reign_3090]

Handy is more off a developmental coach 😅😅plus he already said he doesn't have any plan to be a nba coach

[@GrahamCStrouse]

I’d rather hire JJ as an assistant.

[@Flush0000]

Handy dosent want to be a head coach and Rondo had legal issues

[@gilliammark5083]

They fired Handy who should of been the Head Coach instead Darvin Ham who had no clue of what he’s doing. Reddick? Spare me!

[@user-qb6pq1yf8u]

Pelinkas an idiot for not trading him and letting this happen

[@CaliBuddzZz]

He's not an idiot Atlanta wanted way to much he didn't have a choice unless he wanted to get screwed

[@bashercleaner863]

Facts dlo fooooled the fakers😂😂😂😂

[@rutbuck121]

@@CaliBuddzZz He brought in Westbrick....he's an IDIOT!

[@LN-Lifer]

He tried!

[@PatrickDoran2319]

This is insanity!

[@AndrewRast-dh1hn]

Just to make sure everyone is aware, Pat Riley was an assistant coach for ONLY 1 season lol. So not much more coaching experience than what JJ would have. Let’s not exaggerate the experience here.

[@grottorabbit]

1+ > 0

[@grottorabbit]

I Finals appearance > 0

[@thanemlesstrue-arrow5724]

Pat Riley is a top 5 coach of all time. I'm pretty sure JJ won't be anywhere near close as a coach, and it might not be even completely his fault. Today's player culture has far less accountability for superstars. It's always change the coach or the supporting players. Magic and Kareem were a lot more coachable than today's players. When Lebron complained in Miami, Riley had Spoelstra's back. Lebron left. Magic and Kareem were built differently. They didn't make cryptic social media posts about how they should be valued or respected more by their teams. It's just different now.

[@PsyFiChannel]

It might be time to get a new GM. This is getting silly

[@Cahluvca]

​@@PsyFiChannel🎯

[@FOR3V3R_33]

THEY SAID JJ COACHING IS PAT RILEY-ISH, HOWWWWWWWW?

[@peteranders7106]

The same way Max Christie is having a breakout season and Austin becomes an all-star - delusion.

[@bigtimelakersfan5836]

Whoever said that must be drunk on cheap liquor. JJ has no coaching history at all. I really don’t understand how he could be mentioned with coaches like Cassell, Borego etc let alone Riley!!!

[@splashnskillz37]

@@bigtimelakersfan5836 Borego is just as ass as JJ but with experience

[@kendrickhudson218]

That's the delusion management lives in these days. Smh

[@Flush0000]

They say Pat Riley potential

[@SuccessFitness]

I've always like JJ as a player, but as the HC in for my Lakers...naw We need a stronger coach with at least 5 years of coaching history

[@PossMcLeod]

Who?

[@SK-ph3pn]

@@PossMcLeod Micah Nori

[@erichughes8723]

JJ as a player! Really was not that good. And as a lifelong Lakers fan, this hiring will put them back another 2 years. The blueprint for winning has been shown this playoff run. Must get younger and have 1 or 2 big two-way wing players.

[@SuccessFitness]

@@PossMcLeod Rob needs to reach out to BRIAN SHAW 1st He was Phil Jacksons assistant coach during the Kobe/ Gasol years

[@SuccessFitness]

@@SK-ph3pn who is that

[@Teke4391]

Good for the Lakers. Let him go

[@tonygicz8]

I can see DLo going elsewhere especially if he gets assurance that he will be on that team long term the Lakers want to eventually sign DLo to trade him I'm sure DLo is tired of getting traded and would rather find a team where he stays long term.

[@stakesishigh577]

What serious team is going to offer him big money over multiple years lol

[@GreatestCreation909]

Thing is, he's been here before. A team makes love eyes at him, he goes there, gets traded a year or so after. From BK to GSW to Minn to LAL... he's better off declining but re-signing with LAL then going elsewhere. It prevents LA from sign-and-trading him this way. I think that is his play but I also think he might take Orlando's offer but it'll backfire if he does. I think.

[@tonygicz8]

@@stakesishigh577 Magic

[@tonygicz8]

@@GreatestCreation909 I can see him going to the magic especially if they offer multiple years.

[@savagesavage8635]

Basically it’s magic or bust Magic going after a lot of players Paul George Monk Klay Beasley Also interested in Simons via trade

[@Kenjay55]

D'Angelo Russell's contract was designed to trade him. Just like Bob Meyers did with the Warriors. He's not a player that anyone is going to win any titles with as a starter. What other NBA franchises are battling the Lakers for JJ Reddick? Exactly.

[@dacelcura3250]

bring back malik monk pleasee

[@akaliotp6766]

Don't gabe enough for him

[@anthonybrown6574]

Too late. Malik has found another home. He loves playing beside his best friend.

[@robertainsworth7375]

Monk is a liability defensively

[@yrgminion5773]

@@anthonybrown6574no lol he’s leaving sac

[@rgncal4872]

Monks getting 20 plus

[@Dana-ie2bh]

It's not a matter of the Lakers handling DLO. it's a matter of DLO handling the Lakers. He's in the driver's seat Trevor.

[@RetroFlow23]

Facts! This wat im saying. If im dlo im being selfish.

[@deandrepage1048]

Preach. 👍 Should have completed a mid-season trade involving D'Angelo Russell. Now D'Angelo has that "Player's Option" as a weapon to leave the Lakers and the Lakers gain no assets

[@basketballgod2791]

He’s not in the driver seat of anything teams just watched him fold two years straight after all of these different teams in the playoffs. You can bet that these other teams are looking at the league as wide open right now next year there isn’t a favorite to win I believe there are a lot of teams who can win the championship next year. The Denver Nuggets are not going to be the same team anymore, I think wide D’Angelo Russell screw himself teams are going to win. They’re not looking for people who can’t handle the pressure.

[@Flush0000]

​@@basketballgod2791 In that case every player who failed to make it to the finals folded as well

[@gregpollard7158]

D’Lo was Solid for US this Year however, let Him go to a Team that wants Him.

[@RetroFlow23]

Literally

[@anthonybrown6574]

He was solid on offense in the regular season. Sorry but we need someone who doesnt forget how to play when the playoffs arrive. Dak prescott of basketball.

[@manmo0808]

But that’s terrible asset management. You can’t replace his $$ because the Lakers are already over the cap. So if he walks you can’t replace him with an equivalent player.

[@robertainsworth7375]

@@manmo0808exactly

[@Globe_trotter1]

I dont care what dlo did in regular season. He has now folded under pressure in the playoffs for 4 years now. If you want a streaky player who goes missing in the playoffs then go for it. I dont want to hear about him changing the narrative next year. He is who he is-choker in playoffs. 0 points in 1 game and shot 31% from 3 this postseason

[@chironjo]

💯

[@disintegrateallhumans3067]

Any team that’s serious about picking up DLo (without the intention of trading him) isn’t serious about competing in the playoffs.

[@jameschan9634]

That's what I said BEFORE the Lakers reacquired him.

[@blairbryan4040]

I wouldn't say that if the magic take him who are the teams with a legit star level guard in the east. Bucks and Knicks. I think he actually flourishes since there isn't as much pressure as there is in L.A.

[@AT-bd5yr]

Keep dlo...they better keep dlo

[@disintegrateallhumans3067]

@@blairbryan4040- He only ‘flourishes’ in the regular season. In the playoffs, he’s unplayable, inconsistent trash (most of the time). Ask the Lakers, Timberwolves, & the Nets.

[@blairbryan4040]

@@disintegrateallhumans3067 ​@disintegrateallhumans3067 Lakers nets there was pressure, wolves in the west. Magic there zero pressure to perform

[@jesusgascon1026]

Why the hell are we talking about this?? It´s ridiculous! This cant be happening!!!. We complained about Ham for having been an assistant and now we´re fine with a podcaster!!

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

Rob Pelinka needs to go. We went from having the deepest team in the league to having a depleted roster with limited draft picks & if we lose D-Lo without being able to replace his 18million in cap space it will be devastating. It would cost us the rest of our minimal depth to even make a trade for a decent player. Then whats left at that point. We squandered Kuzma, KCP, Caruso, Schroder, Trez, a few first. Taking Shafino instead of trading back to get more assets. When does it stop...

[@josephmcintyre752]

Good take. Bob Myers is available. He's on ESPN everyday. The GM for Timberwolves, also has an out clause in his contract, that allows him to leave, since A Rod group, didn't buy team

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

@@josephmcintyre752 🤞

[@cooper2132]

pelinka deals won a title n 2020 and lakers went to the wcf last year. if that is awful, then wait till we get anther gm and fail to win a title and you same whiners will complain about the new gm being awful

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

@@cooper2132 to win a title with 2 big athletic centers & then swap them out for 6'7 Trez to spite the Clippers, & a beyond his prime, flat footed Marc Gasol is why we didn't repeat. That & AD getting Hurt in the Phoenix series which was out of everyone's control. Then nixing both the Kuzma & Trez for Derozan or Buddy Hield deals which would have allowed us to keep KCP & the 22cd pick only to trade all of our depth along with the pick for Westbrook. Not to mention not retaining Caruso when we had the $ to do so in order to give THT a boated deal when he didn't contribute to our teams success because he had a few decent games then turn around & trade him the following year for Pat Bev, on the same team with Westbrook 🤦🏻‍♂️then instead of retaining Bamba & Beasley if only to have their contracts as tradable pieces we just let them walk for nothing & we can't replace the 29 million in cap space that those decisions cost us. It's just 1 questionable move after another. The 2020 roster happened because of Leonard closing the Flippers, not good GM skills or we would be stuck in a bad deal with a always hurt Leonard instead of any roster depth.

[@andrewbeck5092]

Nobody in there right mind believes Lebron doesn’t have a hand in JJ getting the head coaching job

[@josephmcintyre752]

If they do, they need to be placed in remedial classes.

[@ManuelLabor-zj5qq]

We'll get rid of prince and dlo and all the idiots will be back to saying the lakers need shooters the lakers need shooters the lakers need shooters can't really tell how smart real laker fans are until lebron retires and takes all his fans and suck ups with him they are starting to blend in to well !

[@dom3221]

Lol this is why I laugh when people want DLo gone so bad

[@cynthiaharris2561]

I’m amazed at the narrative that JJ is being compared to Pat Riley , actually more annoyed! He has accomplished NOTHING!!SMH

[@BrentAriston]

Neither did Pat Riley when the Lakers hired him. They actually have same background.

[@Murali_bala13]

Nor did Phil Jackson when the Bulls hired him after firing a popular head coach - Doug Colins

[@nixonkwanzaatimothy286]

It sounds like Rob Polinka has his career on the line this summer with these decisions wow!🥵I hope it all turns out well because this a championship worthy decision!

[@fantasysportsanalysistfsa8938]

3s are not the only thing we need. We need rebounding. Rebounding leads to 2nd chance shots. We need a defensive minded gaurd that can score. Lebron should be our only weak link on defense. We can't have AD being our only defensive strength.

[@kevincantal4646]

Come on! Please lakers don't hire JJ reddick. There are other candidates out there that are far better than Reddick. I don't understand why this lakers FO considering someone that doesn't have any coaching experience.

[@dunkindonuts215]

What candidates are you speaking of? Lue will be resigned by the clippers. Name a few....

[@kevincantal4646]

@@dunkindonuts215 Sam Cassell, James Borrego, Micah Nori, David Adelman.

[@fattony9227]

@@kevincantal4646 I'll take any of these candidates over JJ Redick any day. Unfortunately, the FO will probably make the wrong choice once again.

[@user-wl4xr8lb1e]

FUNNY how people are saying JJ will get hired because of Bron when Lebrons Team clearly has said they havent had talks about the head coach. Meanwhile Rob Pelinka would be dodging another bullet by hiring JJ. people will think its Brons fault for another disappointing season lol Rob/Rambis is doing the Lakers wrong. Bron and AD should get out.

[@savagesavage8635]

People talking themselves into Dlo again this is funny man asf he was terrible on defense and shot 31 percent from 3 in the playoffs after shooting 42 % all season playoff dropper Lakers aren’t giving him a long term contract Magic going after Monk and Klay people actually think lakers going into the second tax apron to pay Dlo 20+ million

[@KaYnBaE]

The biggest issue has been this season AD had to play both defence and offense with no help. We get a good big guy, this team is still decent. Trade Rui for a J Allen

[@Dee-pk3jq]

Dlo might even be so much better fit and improved game next season. he played ok defence and shooting 3s like crazy . keep him for what he does better and he dont gotta be the 3rd or 4th option but he defintely can add to the team at a decent contract than whatever else is out there

[@BaumgartenFilms]

If D-Lo bails, Max Christie finally gets some proper playing time. Max Christie has more heart than D-Lo.

[@doubleaj672]

Please explain how you see that??

[@martinmyerss]

@@doubleaj672 haven’t you noticed this fan base likes to overate every young player the team has, I’m a laker fan but not delusional into thinking Christie can even play a role next season, Dlo was literally the lakers 3rd best player last season 😂 to think that Christie can even provide anything close to that is delusional

[@BaumgartenFilms]

@@doubleaj672 9 NBA Seasons in. D-Lo has always played things as "a little too cool to care." He's supposed to be the 3rd best player on the Lakers. Results for the 2023 Sweeping loss vs Nuggets? 93 minutes in 4 games and scored 25 total points. He shot .341% FG for the series and just .183% from the three for the series. In 2024, he played 184 minutes vs Denver in 5 games and scored 71 total points. For one game he scored ZERO points in that series. He was .346% FG and .289% from the three in the 2024 Denver series. After getting swept and humiliated in 2023 by the Nuggets, LBJ and A.D. showed up to give the Lakers a chance. D-Lo wasn't up to it. Again. Max Christie is a big guard and should have been given a chance when the "veteran" was off on his game.

[@doubleaj672]

@@BaumgartenFilms - I concur, DLO was problematic against Denver. Fact. However, he did pretty good up to that point! You said Christie has “more heart”. That makes no sense. How??? I can agree that Christie should have been given a shot, but more heart?? He’s not shown ANYTHING that resembles “more heart”. I’m a LAKER fan since Magic’s rookie year, but your statement is a bit too much bro.

[@meechryles7072]

Max ain't it🤣

[@Davivd2]

People forget that Paul Westhead put together that showtime offense, Riley didn't create that. He learned it as an assistant and ran with it.

[@ezeke99m]

I feel like Dlo with Spurs sounds good for him. He really wouldn’t have to do much. Just feed Wemby and let him cook lol. He’d be a very solid fit there though. But on a friendly contract.

[@josephmcintyre752]

He's been linked to Orlando. He really would, be good for that team

[@josephmiller4811]

D'Angelo Russell was definitely among the huge problems for Lakers a pg that didn't have quickness to break down a teams defense, couldn't stayed consistent offensively, couldn't defend anyone are losed players on backdoor cuts,similar to Lebron not boxing out for defensive rebounds all dam D'Lo gotta go,I tired of him in a Lakers uniform, Rob Penlinka please go after Dejounte Murray who plays both sides of the ball. Lakers leave the dream alone of Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Kyrie Irving they're small & less than average defender which in any transaction will cost L.A half their roster which really need is a multitude of players pg,sg or 2-way slash 3&D players and a center.

[@Globe_trotter1]

Great and fair breakdown about dlo. You really can't trust him

[@josephmcintyre752]

These are valid points. I'd just like to point out, these factors were know, when they traded for him.

[@OneWhoKN0ZE]

JJ is not THE ANSWER. He is not Pat Riley. More like a loud mouth loose cannon.

[@sagarputcha4323]

It will be good for DLo to look for greener pastures. LAL is obsessed with LJ, whose contract will be prohibitive. With LJ being extremely selfish, no team that signs him will do well. We can forget LAL for a few years now.

[@mackydec]

JJ will get the job if the lakers front office will follow the advise of his former Duke coach. If not, it may be a good idea to bring Cassell as coach for his experience.

[@sonnyqsoul]

People are not gonna believe LBJ didn't have anything to do with JJ Reddick getting the job if he gets the position

[@fattony9227]

Or they believe that NBA fans are actually stupid!

[@GreatestCreation909]

I hope we keep DLo. 28 year old PG in his prime. We're going to be stuck begging for a guard once again if we let him (or he chooses) to go. I read a couple weeks ago, DLo opting out and re-signing prevents a sign-and-trade which would be optimal for him really. He stays in LAL, where he is generally well received and familiar with everything and Lakers can't get Trae Young but oh well. Don't want him anyway.

[@ivankuzmenyuk3233]

Agreed. Young is a nightmare in defense comparing to DiLo.

[@bryana8383]

Sam Cassell at least pay his dues and he won championships as a player. JJ Redick is an impulsive pick for a coach, it is the same as when Steve Nash jumped the line and became a coach

[@jaynodelman5065]

Let Dlo go...we will never win a championship with him on the team. They couldn't trade him last year and I doubt he will be as good next year. He can't defend and we run the risk of losing out again.

[@llutter1]

Again, he didn’t strugle in playoffs. He strugled in Devnver matchup as he did last year.

[@DROPPNBOMBZ]

JJ REDICK is the BEST CHOICE. Hire RONDO and a VET as Assistant Head Coaches

[@jamesgaray6377]

Good bye D’Lo. Played good doing the regular season but continue to do a choke job. I guess he can’t stand the altitude

[@timdog2714]

I wouldn't be surprised if DLO left to Orlando because it's a situation to start over with a young team that they can grow together. The Lakers right now are creating an unhealthy environment for younger players to develop and most free agents that sign with the Lakers seem to under perform or get injured too much. The Lakers need to stop dragging their feet and have some sort of plan and direction for building a team because everyone with a player option seems very questionable. If the Lakers decide to trade Christian Wood maybe on draft night before the other players with player options sign, they will more than likely opt out. The Lakers are showing a lot of dysfunction right now with the constant turnover of players and coaches every season. It's not a good look for any free agents because they see the Lakers as an unstable team that is not a destination for players to other than Lebron and AD to have any longevity there, especially if they have a current history of trading away anyone other than Lebron and AD.

[@Djkid404]

It's either the front office/ fans wants JJ or not. Why wait for him to become an assistant elsewhere and then hope to get him again when's he's most established.

[@briannicklas9314]

Big mistake if the lakers let Dlo walk, one thing lakers have lacked of the years is 3pt shooting, Dlo was one of the best shooters lakers had statically in years & was the player that got hot in the 2nd half of the season to make the lakers move & we was one of the better teams in the league since the all star break. By not signing him you won’t replace a shooter & scorer like him it’s better to start going rebuild because will be much worse with out him next year

[@starshipcaptain4753]

I hope Lakers get Dejounte they need his defense and finishing since Russell can't defend

[@GreatestCreation909]

Dejounte can't defend either. Atlanta got worse defending after signing him. There's a video on KZbin about it lol

[@starshipcaptain4753]

@@GreatestCreation909 Sorry but that isn't true and even if he was an average defender he is 10 times better defender than Russell who doesn't even try

[@richardgreene7329]

@@starshipcaptain4753 and d disappears always in the playoffs lake show would have beat Denver last year if he could have shown up

[@starshipcaptain4753]

@@richardgreene7329 Totally The Lakers backcourt is good offensively but is a joke defensively and teams know it

[@iDoT_2k]

Why is there only 3 coaching option?

[@DaleRojoDecaf]

Because either the other candidates are not good enough, or are already taken early like Coach Bud to the Suns

[@iDoT_2k]

@@DaleRojoDecaf I find that extremely hard to believe but okay

[@majormarketing6552]

Because they are incompetent. Lakers never valued coaching. Besides Phil, they haven’t ever had a solid coach since Pat Riley

[@DaleRojoDecaf]

@@majormarketing6552 Frank Vogel was a solid coach, championship coach...and then they traded for Westbrook. Hows Westbrook going for Ty Lue? 😊

[@tinygoat2531]

​@@DaleRojoDecafhow's frank going for the sun's? FIRED

[@EastSide_LB]

I will be PISSED if we bring JJ in as HC. smdh

[@alvinwhitley9389]

I say Mark jackson asst.sam cassell phil handy

[@fattony9227]

Anyone but JJ Redick please.

[@billpoon631]

If the Lakers gave Russell any degree of appreciation, he probably would have stayed on a discount.

[@primetimevari229]

Everyone not realizing that if Dlo walks the offense will take a big swing. I understand his game didn’t translate in the post season but he was valuable the whole season.

[@MRHolst-vg4lg]

Barnes and Noble #SaveTheBooks

[@erikkdane8485]

Pelinka should've traded DLo when he had the chance. Now if DLo goes to another team then it's the Lakers front office fault for not trading him for a better PG that can at least play defense.

[@Balla68]

No one wanted DLO at the trade deadline. Don't you remember the Hawks game when the fans chanted we don't want you while he was shooting free throws

[@Ka21REASONZz]

@@Balla68they didn’t want his player option… no teams trade for a player that has a player option at the deadline… bc they are is a huge possibility tht the player doesn’t resign…. so now you waisted a valuable asset

[@aarongrigsby5706]

Slow day= Talk about Dlo 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@igorvinicius6624]

Keep D'lo as a backup PG, trade Reaves and Rui, Nori or Adelman as HC and put JJ Reddick on the Lakersnation podcast, that's cinema

[@Oberonz1]

Please God lose DLo at any cost, either he goes or Austin and stop putting Max Christie in this conversation, he will get what's left not a penny more.

[@chirocket4791]

Riley had Jerry West as his top assistant. That was a big part in helping Riley to be successful early on.

[@weixiangwei9413]

I hope we can do a sign and trade for Dlo contract and get something back.

[@TSierra]

If Dlo leaves, who the hell is shooting threes? Yeah sure when the playoffs come, he’ll have garbage games but he’s still a good PG who can shoot threes and get 6 assists. Defence is pretty bad but hey, who else?

[@JWickyJr13]

Orlando would be a good spot for D'Lo. I think he'd actually perform better in the playoffs too. No clue what that means for us but hey, we've got the podcast host coming in to save us.

[@josephmcintyre752]

They have confirmed interest in him

[@kaligatorlegwhip]

Vando was key, probably the only Lakers player with the size and speed to cover for wings , which is why we seen prince so much ...cam could when he is healthy but still learning ..I say this because vando makes the dlo /reeves back court doable. Really hope the Lakers can run it back with a healthy team

[@tg3grant704]

Vando and reddish injuries hurt us defensively they never got a chance to play together

[@chironjo]

Who the fck are these?

[@martindominguez1518]

People saying dlo is a good pg have a point.. the biggest issue is consistency. Especially in the playoffs and lack of D… for that I could care less about having him on the team other than being a trade asset.

[@paulbowa9504]

Reddick is a shooter with a great basketball mind . Usually the type of players that make good coaches were good shooters who knew how to play the game. Using screens and different looks to get open

[@janewalls58]

I sure hope the Lakers will keep DLo, when he plays well he's a plus for the team. Whatever happens I'm still a Lakers fan.

[@davidparks4835]

Not trying to bash DLo or anything because we can’t blame everything on him and he helped us with his tremendous shooting… but we need a pg with high iq, good defensive qualities, good ball handling, and consistency. DLo was often erratic in his performances. I don’t think DLo or Austin Reaves are reliable first option playmakers. AR has the ability to get to the line and draw fouls, but DLo is a liability if he is not hitting jumpers. AR has higher upside even though he is a defensive liability as well. But we cannot have two starting guards that cannot defend the perimeter. I say get a defensive guard who is also a good ball handler that can make winning plays like Mike Conley. Mike Conley and AR would be a better balancing backcourt duo. People would look at stats and say that DLo is more talented than Conley, but Conley is an established veteran who has been through several playoffs. Intelligence in the playoffs is needed to win. Dejountae Murray would be even better. We also need more wing shooting. JB Bickerstaff and Sam Cassell should highly be considered for this job. I don’t see why JJ Redick would be a better option for them.

[@Cahluvca]

JJ isnt it...championship or bust expectation will overwhelm him. On top of Laker/ LeBron magnifying 🔎

[@DLesMusic]

Sam Cassell is the best choice considering how long he's been an assistant in the league for multiple teams. Not to mention he's a champion (2x) as a player. He would command respect from everyone in the locker room. In my opinion, he's earned an opportunity to be a Head Coach.

[@dpelton63]

If I was DLo, I’d go to Orlando. Less taxes by far plus he’d be a leader for the team with him being a veteran in the NBA and he can help them push in the Leastern conference. It’s up to him obviously but it would be smart for him

[@charlesmabrie270]

He had a really good year. So did Rui. I wouldn’t undervalue them. Trade them only if you can upgrade the team. Not lateral moves.

[@BEazy0824]

Ask yourself this, if you were any other team in the NBA is JJ Redick even being considered? I'm losing faith in Jeanie and Rob if they hire Redick...

[@jayell1979]

The second coming of Pat Riley?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Give me a break. Not a chance. This is a cruel joke 🤡🤡

[@gugy68]

This is what happens when you put profits above winning. Jeannie pretty much sold her soul to Lebron until he retires. In the meantime the franchise will stay in the media sphere and selling merch and she also capitalizes on Bron's farewell season. As business, makes total sense but the Lakers will continue in Play-in purgatory. smh

[@marcusgarvey6231]

They have to say that because so few candidates actually want the job.

[@99alfailiwaqain51]

@@gugy68Peace! Bingo she sold her soul…

[@Flush0000]

​@@gugy68 sell her soul lol this is basketball not the holocaust

[@youngbillrussell34]

​@gugy68 what happens when Lebron leaves? You trading Lebron? What the lakers were before he came

[@fearlesskingdom4051]

Lakers fans don’t support their players so I wouldn’t blame D-Lo for just up and leaving no matter how shitty he played in the postseason

[@jameslavery6216]

Former Coach and the GM has offered bad-words against D'Lo about trading him. With his ability to score 30+ points, confirms coach and GM were inept.

[@Commenting800]

JJ is the best guy. He loves the game, he's a grinder, self-starter, well-spoken, passionate. Can't say that about the old guy.

[@quiara25]

Pretend he’s not white my guy. 🤔

[@Commenting800]

​@@quiara25 so what?! But since you mentioned race: the last 7 championship coaches were all nerdy white boys: Kerr, Nurse, Vogel, Bud, Kerr, Malone... Not Byron Scott/Ham "man up" kinda of coaches

[@erikkdane8485]

I won't be sorry to see DLo go if it happens as I think the Lakers need a gritty PG that can play defense. David Adelman is still my favorite but I'm not opposed to JJ Redick if he has an experienced & knowledgeable assistant coaching staff.

[@tocadadj2951]

But then you lose all that 3 point shooting

[@erikkdane8485]

@@tocadadj2951 DLo is a streaky shooter that is atrocious on defense which is why he is not the right fit to be the Lakers starting PG. The Lakers would be better off with a PG who is just a decent shooter but an elite and physical defender. Defense and size wins championships.

[@tocadadj2951]

@erikkdane8485 Same could be said of Reaves. But man tough to lose any of those two. When D Lo is on he is good entertainment. Love watching the Lakers play with his effortless 3 point shot. Same with Reaves. Dude is hard worker and smart player but cant seem to be able to play D. Not because of effort but its just physical limitations

[@GamefaceSport]

Why would Dlo help the lakers continue to screw him over?

[@TonyC.-kq9fh]

He screws himself over by completely disappearing for multiple games in the playoffs over the last two seasons. If he didn't dissapear then the contact D-LO desires would be there. This is on him and him only.

[@royalbloodline5610]

I believe the James and Reddick pot cast was simply an coach interview for the world to see

[@hftak9009]

Quite genius tbh😂

[@royalbloodline5610]

Absolutely. Now he can play the sideline

[@srvgtmn]

If the lakers are going to use 1980s nostalgia as a criteria for their head coach selection then they should sell the team and go run a museum because they have no business running a team

[@nyreesherron]

Let him go!!!!!!

[@MBeano]

IF DLo and Lakers could come to an agreement for him to sign on for less per year, but more guaranteed years, take it. Contract must be tradable/desireable.

[@TNKHART]

Just read on Bleacher Report that Clippers and Ty Lue talks have made no progress in contract talks!!

[@Trolondo33]

Smh see why they in the position they're in🤷🏾‍♂️✌🏾

[@ellaoliver2678]

They are only keen on JJ redick because LeBron is his friend and LeBron wants him no matter what he's saying. JJ redick will just be a coach that LeBron could run over DLo and Austin ran offense better than LeBron and AD did. When they would take over the offense in the second half the ball did not move like it did in the first half.

[@lexhobbs1050]

Im keeping dlo. Using Reaves value to upgrade in a trade to aquire a more demanding player. Dlo is a unique player.

[@thatfatguy7591]

Pat Riley: 1x NBA Champion player (1972) 1x NBA Champion assistant coach Lakers (1980) 5 x NBA Champion Head Coach Lakers (1982 1985 1987 1988 2006) 2 x NBA Champion Executive Miami Heat (2012 2013) JJ Reddick: Podcaster

[@motopuaina7002]

People just totally forgot about Austin Reaves. How many times he's scored 20 or more points during the season and in the playoffs ? Not many but everyone is on D'LO for not stepping up in the playoffs! Reaves got paid but he didn't step up!

[@juliomartis2906]

How about Borego as the headcoach and JJ as an assistent 🤷‍♂️

[@Iehoopshow]

Don’t let this distract from knowing the Magic have best team song of all time. If you know, you know. Ohhhh..

[@AltaVegas81]

In a DEEP 12 team western conference and 3 teams in the Jazz/Spurs/Blazers who have alot of talent you still gotta show up to play there are NO nights off in the West next season.Lakers front office gotta overpay for D-Lo you can't lose him for nothing.Or trade all your young talent and 1st rd draft picks for a 3rd star which would be very RISKY depending on the star you get you get the wrong one and you setback your rebuild even longer.

[@robertnance5054]

Losing him for nothing prioritizing a old player that don’t move the needle

[@jeremyking9094]

Just own it LeBron lol we don't believe you anyway haha.

[@2Big4Film]

whatever for d-lo ... just get him gone. I like JJ as the head coach. The team for sure will win ... and that is what we need.

[@carlkim2577]

The coach search is turning into the gong show. What a joke!

[@ashez45ify]

Why TF would you want to get rid of DLo? Didn’t he hit all time high in 3pts made in lakers history? He needs to be kept!!! Lakers have all the pieces needed!! 3 bigs scorers and defense