Report: JJ Redick a ‘serious candidate’ for one NBA head-coaching job

JJ Redick recently interviewed for an NBA head-coaching position, and it sounds like the ESPN analyst has a legitimate chance to land the job.

Redick, a former Duke star who played 15 seasons in the NBA, has had interest in making the transition into coaching in recent years. 

He interviewed with the Charlotte Hornets earlier this week, and Shams Charania reported on FanDuel TV’s “Run it Back” Tuesday that the team views Redick as a “serious candidate.”

“JJ Redick has interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets head coaching job,” Charania said. “I’m told he could have another interview soon as well. … JJ Redick has a strong desire, potentially, to move into coaching. He’s been public about that. Privately, I’m hearing that as well. If it’s not Charlotte, there could be more interviews for JJ Redick in his future in this potential cycle.”