The Lakers will hire JJ Redick as their next head coach according to a person with knowledge of the situation but unauthorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Times, ending a prolonged search with an aim widely believed to end at the original target.
After first offering the job to Connecticut coach Dan Hurley, a surprise candidate who turned down a six-year, $70-million deal with the Lakers on June 10, the team hosted Redick for an interview Saturday.
Redick, a former 15-year pro and current broadcaster, has no formal coaching experience.