What happened: The Lakers are promoting South Bay coach Zach Guthrie to assistant coach and head of player development on JJ Redick's staff, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania. Guthrie guided the Lakers' G League affiliate, South Bay, to the league's best record last season.

Why it matters: The move adds a coach with direct organizational ties to Redick's staff ahead of the 2026-27 season, deepening the player development pipeline between the Lakers and their G League affiliate. It follows a busy offseason for Los Angeles that has already included a lopsided win over the Bulls.

What to watch: Watch for additional Lakers staff moves as Redick continues to build out his bench for 2026-27.