Los Angeles Lakers next head coach odds: Budenholzer, Redick favorites

The Los Angeles Lakers need a head coach.

Although LeBron James had a stellar season and Anthony Davis played a career-high 76 games, the Lakers ended a disappointing year with a first-round exit that cost head coach Darvin Ham his job.  

There hasn't been any official news out of L.A. about interviews for the vacancy, but the rumor mill has been buzzing. 

So, who will replace the only coach to win the in-season tournament? 

Well, the sportsbooks have a favorite in mind — and he's a coach with championship experience. 

Let's take a look at the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook Ontario: *

Mike Budenholzer: +195 (bet $10 to win $29.50 total)
J.J. Redick: +210 (bet $10 to win $31 total)
Kenny Atkinson: +470 (bet $10 to win $57 total)
Tyronn Lue: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
Terry Stotts: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Becky Hammon: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
David Adelman: +1900 (bet $10 to win $200 total)
Phil Handy: +2400 (bet $10 to win $250 total)
Rajon Rondo: +3400 (bet $10 to win $350 total)

* odds as of 5/7/24

The three most experienced names being tossed around as possible candidates are Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson and Tyronn Lue. 

At +195, Budenholzer is considered the favorite and for good reason. He led the Milwaukee Bucks to the playoffs in each of his five seasons, winning the title in 2021. 

He was also the NBA Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2019. 

Atkinson (+470) is currently an assistant with the Golden State Warriors and last held a head coaching position with the Brooklyn Nets. He won a ring with the Warriors in 2022, and turned the Nets around before resigning in the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era. 

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Lue (+500) currently has a job with the LA Clippers,