Some deeply saddening news broke on Wednesday morning when it was announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. West is one of the most important figures in Lakers history for the work he did as a player and executive.
The Lakers seem to have pivoted back to Redick following their failed pursuit of Hurley, and some have wondered if Redick might be offended that he was not the team’s first choice.
The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be coming to a close on their head coaching search following a failed pursuit of UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley. The team has been going through an extensive process for over a month and now they are looking to finalize their plans.
The Los Angeles Lakers formally will interview JJ Redick for their head coaching vacancy this weekend, ESPN reported Thursday. Redick, 39, is an ESPN analyst and a popular podcaster who played 15 seasons in the NBA but has no coaching experience.
When the Los Angeles Lakers began their search for a new head coach at the start of the offseason, one name that immediately began to emerge was JJ Redick.
The story of Bronny James throughout this NBA Draft process has been closely followed. Bronny took part in the NBA Draft Combine as well as a Klutch Sports Pro Day where he looked impressive in both settings.
The Ringer's Bill Simmons has just weighed in on the Los Angeles Lakers' notably unsettled head coaching situation, with an excellent hot take, during a new episode of his essential "The Bill Simmons Podcast" show with guest Ryen Russillo.
The Lakers, still recovering from Dan Hurley’s decision to stay at UConn, will continue interviews for their next head coach over the weekend.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar and future Basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James still looks like he could play for another two years in the NBA even though he’s about to turn 40 in December.
The Los Angeles Lakers wouldn’t be the franchise it is today without the contributions from legend Jerry West, who recently passed away at the age of 86.
I focus on college football, I’m an expert on college football. But as a sports fan, I have opinions on many different sports and leagues. In this edition of Mike On Sports, I have bad news for LA Lakers fans.
The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?
The Los Angeles Lakers remain one of just two NBA franchises without a head coach, after being embarrassingly shunned by reigning two-time NCAA champion University of Connecticut Huskies coach Dan Hurley earlier this week.
It’s a story that unfolds too often for star athletes. When retirement beckons and there’s no air left in the ball, it can be challenging to pivot to another career at a relatively young age. This was not the case for Jerry West, an all-time basketball great who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86.
Wednesday was a sad day in the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA family as it was announced that the legendary Jerry West passed away in his home at the age of 86.
Though they just suffered yet another embarrassment with the Dan Hurley situation, GM Rob Pelinka still appears to have some goodwill banked with the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers made a run at making two-time reigning NCAA champion UConn head coach Dan Hurley their next head coach last week, but Hurley opted to stay at UConn.
This offseason has already been an eventful one for the Los Angeles Lakers. Their coaching search continues after UConn’s Dan Hurley declined their offer.
An NBA assistant coach told Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily that the Los Angeles Lakers coaching gig “just isn’t a good job.” The Lakers fired Darvin Ham after two seasons and Frank Vogel was fired after three seasons despite winning the 2020 title. “It just isn’t a good job,” one NBA assistant coach said.
The NBA’s most recognizable face has paid tribute to the late Jerry West. West died on Wednesday morning at the age of 86. Shortly after the Los Angeles Clippers shared the news, James posted a tribute via X in which he called West a “mentor.” “My mentor, My friend!
Following the Los Angeles Lakers' failed pursuit of UConn head coach Dan Hurley, the spotlight has fallen on their ownership group. Their lack of financial
The Los Angeles Lakers are far from the premier destination for free agents and head coaches that they used to be previous decades. The team that was once treated as kings of the NBA are now struggling to even find their footing in the league.
While the idea of chasing a third straight national title is a justified reason for Dan Hurley to stay, his decision to pass on the purple and gold’s offer raises questions about the desirability of the position.
According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, LeBron James could sign a new three-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason.
Nobody wants to risk their reputation on a roster they don't believe is good enough to contend for a championship. As such, the Lakers find themselves in a mess.
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