Overview
- Rondo met with the Pelicans for their open job and remains in consideration, according to reporting that cites team sources.
- Rondo has said he is ready to be a head coach, telling The Athletic he has the discipline, preparation, and the right support to lead.
- His recent bench work includes two seasons as a coaching associate and a part-time role under Doc Rivers with the Bucks focused on player development.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo and DeMarcus Cousins have publicly backed Rondo, citing his high basketball IQ and leadership.
- The market context has tightened after Milwaukee hired Taylor Jenkins, and reports list only New Orleans and Chicago as active openings.