With his playing days coming to an end, veteran forward Jared Dudley appears set to transition full-time to coaching next season. Dudley, who had become an important voice on the Lakers roster in his two seasons in Los Angeles, is reportedly nearing a deal to join the Dallas Mavericks coaching staff next season, according to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein.
The move comes after reports last week that Dudley’s time in Los Angeles was likely over with the Lakers looking to fill out their roster with more on-court contributors while also leaving open a roster spot heading into the season.