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The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are headed to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando for the 2019-20 NBA Season Restart, but both will reportedly be without a key assistant coach.
Per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, L.A. assistant Lionel Hollins was "red-flagged" due to a "not age-related" health concern and "understands this is the right decision." ESPN's Dave McMenamin additionally noted that Hollins would "continue to be an essential member of the team" and participate remotely throughout.
Hollins is in his first year on the Lakers bench, after previously serving as head coach for the Grizzlies (2008-13) and Nets (2014-16).