Tyronn Lue is expected to be pursued by teams in need of a head coach this offseason and the former NBA champion is looking to get paid.
According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lue is reportedly seeking a contract that will pay him $7 million per season.
The Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach wants $7 million per season to take over an NBA team, according to a league source. His asking price might not be a problem since he’s a top head-coaching candidate.
Multiple sources have said Lue and the Sixers have mutual interest. The Sixers know he would bring an NBA championship resume to a franchise in desperate need of a reboot.
According to a league source, the Pelicans are prepared to pursue Lue hard. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich appears to be a popular candidate for the Nets job. Sources have said Lue expects an offer from Brooklyn.
Tyronn Lue went 128-83 with the Cleveland Cavaliers as their head coach after taking over for David Blatt during the 2015-16 season. He guided the team to the 2016 championship over the Golden State Warriors with the help of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
Lue has been linked to the Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers. It will be interesting to see if he gets hired as a head coach or stays with the Los Angeles Clippers as Doc Rivers' assistant.
Since Lue and Irving were on the Cavs together, many pundits believe the Nets will ultimately hire Tyronn. However, Brooklyn may have to fight off the Pelicans and Sixers for Lue's services.
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