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Darvin Ham, Terry Stotts finalists for Lakers coaching job

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 5/20/22

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be narrowing their search for a new head coach, and at least two candidates are firmly in the mix for the job.

Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham and former Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts are among candidates who've advanced to the final round of interviews for the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching job, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 20, 2022

Stotts coached the Trail Blazers for nine seasons from 2012-2021. The team made the playoffs eight of those years. Stotts has been viewed by many as the favorite for the Lakers job.

Ham’s first NBA coaching stint was as an assistant with the Lakers from 2011-2013, so he has ties to the organization. The 48-year-old has been with the Bucks since 2018.

We know of at least one other candidate who reportedly has support in L.A., but Stotts appears to be the front-runner at the moment.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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