Tyronn Lue is returning to the NBA.
The Clippers are hiring Lue because the staff’s high assistant coach beneath Doc Rivers, based on a report from The Athletic, which cites unidentified league sources. Lue beforehand labored on Rivers’ employees with the Celtics from 2011-13 and with Los Angeles in 2013-14.
The New York Occasions reported final week the edges had been near an settlement.
Former Cavaliers championship coach Ty Lue has agreed on deal to hitch the Los Angeles Clippers as the highest assistant coach on Doc Rivers’ employees, league sources inform @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 21, 2019
Lue can be becoming a member of a staff with excessive expectations heading into 2019-20. The Clippers retooled their roster this offseason as they signed star Kawhi Leonard in free company and purchased Paul George in a blockbuster commerce with the Thunder.
“I grew up a Clippers fan,” Leonard mentioned throughout his introductory press convention. “I liked the Clippers as a child. With Doc (Rivers) being a championship head coach, that’s one thing I needed, an skilled coach. And the entrance workplace may be very clear with me. They wish to win. It is a chance for us to construct our personal (factor) and make historical past.”
Lue has been out of the league since he was fired by the Cavaliers in early October after an 0-6 begin to the season. He registered a 128-83 document and received a championship throughout his time as Cleveland’s head coach.
Lue was reportedly near becoming a member of the Lakers as their head coach and reuniting with LeBron James this summer time. However, these negotiations fell aside and the Lakers ultimately employed Frank Vogel.