Lakers would be wise to fast-track hiring Dan Hurley

Following the news that Hurley would consider an NBA job becoming public, the Lakers will certainly want to wrap up their negotiations quickly. Hurley will have multiple interested suitors from around the league. Some of those opportunities would likely come without the pressure of coaching in Los Angeles. 

Nevertheless, the opportunity to instill a program and work toward long-term success in a major market like Los Angeles is rare. Hurley may be drawn to working on a project with one of the league's most storied franchises. He's proved himself capable of creating a winning culture and developing young talent. 

Hurley's emergence as a coaching candidate for Los Angeles will undoubtedly come as a surprise to its fan base. Still, he already projects as the best coach for the job. Other teams may feel the same way. The quicker Pelinka can get Hurley's signature onto a contract, the quicker this saga can be put to bed, and the Lakers can begin building for next season.