Dan Hurley Uncertain About NBA Move After Turning Down Lakers' Offer
Jeanie Buss was understandably disappointed that the Lakers couldn't secure Dan Hurley, but it was clear his heart was set on staying at UConn, making it the right decision for him.
Now, the responsibility of restoring the Lakers to prominence falls on JJ Redick, a challenging task given the team's lack of roster improvements this summer.
Redick, who is well-acquainted with Hurley and has expressed admiration for his coaching, emphasized that he wasn't bothered by the Lakers' initial pursuit of Hurley before hiring him.
"I want to follow up on what Rob mentioned. When we first met in Chicago and the process began, I was getting ready to call Game 1 of the NBA Finals when the news about Dan Hurley broke," Redick said.
On June 10, 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers initially offered Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million contract to become their head coach. However, Hurley chose to remain at UConn to aim for another championship with the Huskies.
After Hurley's decision, the Lakers shifted their focus to Redick, offering him a four-year contract worth about $32 million, or roughly $8 million per season. This hiring marks a major transition for the Lakers, as Redick steps into his first head coaching role following a successful playing career and work as a broadcaster.
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