The Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday announced a contract extension for head coach JJ Redick as the team prepares for the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka told a press conference that Redick had been extended as a vote of long-term confidence in the 41-year-old.

“We think he’s a special coach with a special voice that’s really helping us to continue to define the culture of Lakers excellence,” Pelinka said.

“I just wanted to make a clear statement that this is what we believe in, what we’re gonna lean into, and what our players are going to mould into as we continue to develop the identity.

“Having long-term planning is helpful as we build this team going forward.”

No details of the contract extension were revealed. Redick joined the Laker

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