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Rob Pelinka Looking For ‘Grinder’ In Next Head Coach

As the 2024 NBA Playoffs rage on, the Los Angeles Lakers’ first priority in their offseason is to find their next head coach after they dismissed former head coach Darvin Ham and his staff the week they were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets.

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Lakers Interested in Former Sharpshooter as Coach

Lakers have been on the hunt recently trying to find a replacement head coach. News broke a few weeks ago that they let Coach Darvin Ham go. Coach Ham had been coaching the Los Angeles Lakers for two seasons.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: LeBron James gets a King's welcome in Cleveland

James delivered the city of Cleveland its first-ever NBA title in 2016.

Insider details Lakers' timeline for new coaching hire

Lakers 'trying to get a sense' of what JJ Redick would be like as a head coach

Five targets the Lakers could look to add this offseason

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The 'Most career NBA games played' quiz

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / 6 hours ago

Los Angeles Lakers: Mind-Blowing LeBron James-Kevin Durant Team-Up Floated By Stephen A. Smith

For some fans, the fact that both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns suffered early first-round exits in this year’s NBA Playoffs is an indication that the so-called passing of the guard is imminent.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / 7 hours ago

Los Angeles Lakers’ JJ Redick Interest Draws Sarcastic Take From Ex-NBA Champion Coach

The past few weeks have seen JJ Redick rise up as one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ top choices to replace Darvin Ham as the team’s new head coach. This interest, though, has solicited some sarcastic takes from various personalities recently with George Karl among the most notable names out there.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / 1 hour ago

Bronny James Crushes 3-Point Shooting Drill At NBA Draft Combine, Finishes In 2nd Place

Bronny James crushed the 3-point star shooting drill at the 2024 NBA Draft combine in Chicago on Monday. Bronny went 19/25 from beyond the arc, good for

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Interesting detail about Bronny James emerges from combine

There were always going to be a ton of questions surrounding Bronny James’ looming jump to the NBA. One of his NBA draft combine measurements just added another one to the list.

Here's when we'll know if Bronny James is staying in the NBA Draft

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The 'NBA fathers & sons' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

What the Lakers are looking for in next head coach, revealed

The search for a new head coach is currently underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. Arguably the biggest part of their offseason, the Purple and Gold’s task stems after the organization decided to part ways with Darvin Ham.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

Los Angeles Lakers Coaching Search Faces Massive Update

The Los Angeles Lakers are poised to initiate contact with potential head coaching candidates in the coming days, with an initial emphasis on sitting NBA assistants and former head coaches with whom they are less familiar.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / 8 minutes ago

Los Angeles Lakers’ Taking Major Step in Search for New Head Coach ‘In the Coming Days’

Los Angeles Lakers fans can expect significant movement from their team in the coming days with regard to what has been an exhaustive search for their next head coach.

Los Angeles Lakers News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Lakers take next step in head coach search

The Los Angeles Lakers moved on from Darvin Ham and are now searching for their next head coach. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Lakers are expected to begin reaching out to candidates soon.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

Head Coaching Interviews To Begin With Candidates Organization Is Less Familiar With

The first important offseason task for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is finding a new head coach who can get them back into championship contention.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / 19 hours ago

Insider highlights two 'names to watch' in Lakers' coaching search

The Lakers will intensify their search for a new head coach at this week’s Draft Combine in Chicago, and an insider has identified two names to keep an eye on.

Lakers could mortgage their future in pursuit of a third star

'Great mind': One-time NBA champion endorses candidate for Lakers HC job

Lakers 'trying to get a sense' of what JJ Redick would be like as a head coach

The most notable NBA players to never make an All-Star team

The 'Most career NBA games played' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / 1 minute ago

Increasingly Popular Coach on Lakers’ Radar

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to interview four head coach candidates this week as they look to replace Darvin Ham. Of those four, 15-year NBA veteran JJ Redick seems to be picking up the most steam.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / 2 hours ago

Rui Hachimura Appreciates Being Able To Learn From LeBron James

During the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers decided it was worth bringing Rui Hachimura back after his strong end to the 2023-24 season. Hachimura emerged as one of the Lakers’ best players in the 2023 NBA Playoffs and he was rewarded with a three-year, $51 million deal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago