In a breaking development reported by ESPN on Wednesday morning, Ty Lue, head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, has officially penned a long-term contract extension with the organization.
This agreement catapults Ty Lue into the upper echelons of NBA coaching salaries, firmly establishing his position among the league’s highest-paid mentors.
Speculation had been rife across the NBA regarding Lue’s potential return to coach the LA Lakers, his former team, once his contract concluded at the end of the 2024-25 season. However, the latest report from ESPN unequivocally puts these rumors to rest, signaling Lue’s commitment to the Clippers for the foreseeable future.
Meanwhile, the coaching landscape in Los Angeles remains in flux as the Lakers’ cross-town rivals, the Clippers, solidify their coaching staff. The search continues for the Los Angeles Lakers following the departure of Darvin Ham after a two-season stint with the team.
Despite ESPN’s report, the Los Angeles Clippers have yet to formally confirm the agreement with Lue, leaving some lingering anticipation among fans and analysts alike.
The reported extension follows a season of unmet expectations for the Clippers, culminating in an early playoff exit. Despite boasting three out of four healthy future Hall of Famers on their roster, the team was eliminated in the first round, adding pressure on the front office to make decisive moves.
Shortly after their postseason disappointment, Clippers’ president Lawrence Frank expressed the organization’s intent to retain their star trio, often referred to as the “Big 3” consisting of Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Paul George.
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