Next Head Coach Odds: J.J. Redick Odds-On Favorite To Get Hired by Lakers
It’s a big offseason in Los Angeles, as the Lakers need a new head coach following the dismissal of Darvin Ham.
The oddsmakers at DraftKings have handicapped the field, and former player/current broadcaster J.J. Redick has been listed as the odds-on favorite for the gig.
While he doesn’t have any head coaching experience, Redick is widely seen as one of the brighter basketball minds around the league and has a key relationship that would make him a natural fit in Los Angeles.
Here are the 10 coaches with the best odds to take over in Los Angeles, which can be wagered on at DraftKings.
Next Head Coach Odds for the Los Angeles Lakers
- JJ Redick -140
- James Borrego +425
- Sam Cassell +500
- Tyronn Lue +1000
- David Adelman +1000
- Micah Nori +1000
- Chris Quinn +1000
- Kenny Atkinson +1200
- Phil Handy +3000
- Monty Williams +3000
The status of LeBron James looms large in this coaching search. He has a $51.4 million player option for 2024-25 that must be picked up by June 29.
James and Redick co-host a podcast together, and while LeBron is reportedly staying out of the Lakers’ coaching search, it’s obvious that he would be on-board with the hire of Redick.
That will hold a lot of sway, because LeBron is still among the better players in the NBA even as he reaches age-40.
Redick is reportedly set to interview for the opening, as are Celtics assistant Sam Cassell and Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego. Those three are seen as the favorites by the media and also by the oddsmakers at DraftKings.
The Lakers also plan to interview Nuggets assistant coach David Adelman, Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori and Heat assistant Chris Quinn.
Most expect the Lakers to hire an up-and-comer, although big names like Tyronn Lue and Monty Williams are also listed among the potential hires.
There are also some major underdogs, like Becky Hammon and Pau Gasol.
Longshot Candidates for Next Lakers Head Coach
- Terry Stotts +3500
- Juwan Howard +4000
- Frank Vogel +4000
- Jay Wright +4000
- Mark Jackson +5000
- Mike D’Antoni +5500
- Becky Hammon +7000
- Jared Dudley +8000
- Dave Joerger +14000
- Adrian Griffin +15000
- Royal Ivey +16000
- Pau Gasol +20000
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