The Los Angeles Clippers announced promotions within the team’s front office, naming Trent Redden as general manager and promoting Mark Hughes to senior vice president/assistant general manager.
“For the past six years, Trent and Mark have been reliable residents, dependable leaders, and, for me, close confidants. Today, we’re thrilled to reward them,” said Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations. Backgrounds in strategy or evaluation. Trent brings experience and agility in both. Since joining us, Trent has scoured the world for amateur and professional talent while serving as an integrated advisor on every major decision and acquisition we made. He’s a respected leader with strong connections across the league, and we’re excited to see him in his new role.”
During Redden’s six seasons as AGM, the Clippers earned four postseason berths, advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history in 2021. Redden spent the previous 11 years with the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning the NBA championship in 2016 after Starting out as a coach in Cleveland, Redden rose through the ranks, holding the titles of Director of Basketball Operations, Director of College Player Personnel, Assistant General Manager, and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations.
“Mark is a pillar of our organization, with an incredible eye for talent and way with people. He is a natural leader who helps guide our departments and set our course. He will work closely with Trent and take on more managerial responsibilities.”
Hughes has spent the past six years as the Clippers’ assistant general manager after 10 seasons with the New York Knicks, where he was a professional scout and director of player personnel. A native of Michigan, Hughes was a head coach for the Grand Rapids Hoops of the CBA, as well as an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings. Hughes played collegiately at the University of Michigan and was co-captain of the team that won the 1989 NCAA Championship. On a professional level, he played for the Detroit Pistons, as well as stints away in France and Italy.