Three prospects emerge as early targets for the Lakers' open head coaching job.
The Los Angeles Lakers' search for a new head coach has taken a significant turn, with three potential candidates emerging as the early top targets.reports that JJ Redick, James Borrego, and Sam Cassell have stepped into the spotlight as the initial leading candidates for the purple and gold.
Borrego has coached the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets, leading them to a 148-183 record. The 46-year-old spent the 2023-24 season with the New Orleans Pelicans on Willie Green's staff and oversaw the offense. The New Mexico native started his coaching career 24 years ago as an assistant for San Diego University. Following his stint there, he joined the San Antonio Spurs from 2003-10 and won two NBA titles as the assistant in 2005 and 2007.
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