Report: Rajon Rondo is a finalist for Pelicans head coaching job
By Khari A. Thompson
Published on May 6, 2026.
Former Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is among several finalists for the Pelicans' head coach position, according to a report from The Athletic. Other finalists include Darvin Ham (Bucks associate head coach under Doc Rivers), Steve Hetzel (Brooklyn assistant), Sean Sweeney (San Antonio associate head coaching) and RajonRondo (a coaching associate with the Bucks). Rondo played the first half of his 16-year NBA career with the Celtics, making four All-Star appearances. He also won a pair of championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
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