Ty Lue Agrees to 5-Year, $70M Extension with Clippers, Becomes One of NBA’s Highest-Paid Coaches

May 29, 2024, 04:13 PM

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has agreed to a multiyear extension with the franchise, securing his position for the next five years. The new contract, worth nearly $70 million, makes Lue one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank were eager to finalize the deal, which was negotiated by Lue's agent Andy Miller of Klutch Sports. Lue, who has a record of 184-134 in six seasons with the Clippers, including 3 postseason appearances and 1 Conference Finals appearance, expressed his commitment to the team, stating, 'this is where I want to be.'