Former NBA star guard Rajon Rondo is being considered as a candidate for the head coaching role with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.
League sources indicate that the four-time All-Star has already interviewed for the position after working as a special assistant on Doc Rivers’ staff in Milwaukee.
His interest in coaching reportedly began earlier in his career while recovering from a torn ACL during his time with the Boston Celtics, when Brad Stevens involved him in team staff meetings.
Rondo played 16 seasons for 9 teams, including the Celtics and Lakers. He averaged 9.8 points, 7.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 957 regular-season games.
He was selected to play in 4 All-Star games, and won 2 NBA championships.
Rajon Rondo is a potential candidate for the Pelicans’ head coaching position, per @TheSteinLine & @JakeLFischer
“There’s actually one more former Pelicans point guard who’s been involved in the early stages of New Orleans search: Four-time NBA All-Star guard Rajon Rondo.… pic.twitter.com/D7AhJupOKm
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 26, 2026
