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JJ Redick Breaks Silence After Longtime NBA Coach Leaves Lakers Assistant Job

The Los Angeles Lakers will be down one more veteran going into this season. Head coach JJ Redick spoke with media members following Tuesday’s training camp practice to address a notable departure on his bench.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 2:17 AM
JJ Redick Breaks Silence After Longtime NBA Coach Leaves Lakers Assistant Job
Key Things to Know
  • Longtime assistant coach Bob Beyer has retired from JJ Redick's Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff.
  • Redick revealed that Beyer informed him of his retirement decision in mid-August.
  • Assistant coach Greg St. Jean was promoted to a front-of-bench role to replace Beyer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick addressed the media to confirm the retirement of longtime assistant coach Bob Beyer after a 40-plus-year coaching career. Beyer concludes a two-season stint on Redick's coaching staff, having previously coached Redick during his playing days in Orlando and New Orleans. Redick noted that the 64-year-old informed him of the decision in mid-August.

Beyer's retirement prompted several internal staff promotions ahead of training camp. Assistant coach Greg St. Jean has been elevated to a front-of-bench role to replace Beyer, while Michael Wexler was promoted to assistant coach and Zach Guthrie joined from the G League affiliate as an assistant coach and head of player development.

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