The Los Angeles Lakers are promoting South Bay coach Zach Guthrie to a Lakers assistant coach and head of player development on JJ Redick's staff.
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to make another addition to JJ Redick's coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Lakers are promoting South Bay head coach Zach Guthrie to an assistant coaching role. He will also serve as the organization's head of player development.
Guthrie earned the promotion after guiding the Lakers' G League affiliate to a league-best 26-10 regular-season record and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last season. South Bay also reached the Western Conference Finals.
The team produced a franchise-record 12-game winning streak during the campaign, while Guthrie was named the NBA G League Coach of the Month for March after leading South Bay to a 10-2 record.
Guthrie brings extensive NBA experience
Guthrie was appointed South Bay's head coach in September 2024 after spending several years on NBA coaching staffs.
He began his basketball career with the Austin Toros before working for the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant video coordinator. Guthrie later held an advanced scouting position with the Orlando Magic.
He joined Quin Snyder's Utah Jazz staff in 2016 and later worked as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards before moving to the Lakers' G League organization.
His promotion strengthens the connection between the Lakers and their developmental program while adding an experienced coach to Redick's staff.
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