EL SEGUNDO — For the first time since May 1, the day after the Lakers’ 2024-25 season ended, JJ Redick was part of the team’s media availability.

And with Redick sitting not too far away from him, Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka shared news about the franchise’s head coach, revealing on Thursday afternoon that the organization and Redick recently extended his contract.

“Just to make it clear,” Pelinka said, “that he’s the basketball leader in terms of our coaching and on-court performance.”

Redick is coming off his rookie coaching season with the Lakers, leading the team to a 50-32 regular-season record and the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference before a disappointing five-game, first-round playoff exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves .

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