CAN’T BELIEVE HE IS GOING: JJ Redick Resigns as Lakers Head Coach — Returns to Dallas Mavericks!
In a shock development that’s rocked the NBA world, JJ Redick has stepped down as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and will be joining the Dallas Mavericks front office—marking a dramatic full-circle moment in his basketball journey.
🏀 A meteoric (and brief) rise with the Lakers
- Hired: On June 24, 2024, the Lakers named Redick their 29th head coach, signing him to a four‑year deal—despite his complete lack of prior coaching experience
- Season: In his rookie season (2024–25), Redick guided Los Angeles to a 50-win campaign, securing third place in the Western Conference and earning high praise for a midseason blockbuster trade strategy .
- Playoff exit: Despite regular-season success, the Lakers were eliminated in the first round by Minnesota—a defeat largely blamed on glaring late-game fatigue. Redick noted several key players were simply not in “championship shape
🔍 Why resignation?
A combination of intense media scrutiny and internal frustrations reportedly led Redick to reassess his fit in L.A. In a recent press conference, he abruptly ended the session when questioned about fourth-quarter lineup decisions, indicating tensions behind the scenes
Further fueling the narrative was his blunt feedback on the team’s conditioning. The timing has prompted speculation about his readiness to return to a less pressurized environment—even on the Mavericks’ side of the aisle.
🔁 The Maverick move: back to Dallas
Even more surprising: Redick is set to rejoin the Dallas Mavericks—not as coach, but in a front-office or managerial role, focusing on player development, strategy, and operations. Sources say this transition aims to leverage his rich analytical background and sharpened basketball IQ. While not a full coaching return, it positions him for a high-impact future off the bench.
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