Dan Hurley ultimately decided to remain at UConn, turning down an opportunity to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley's reasoning for the decision was explained by Adrian Wojnarowski. "Start with the opportunity Dan Hurley has at UConn," said Wojnarowski on Get Up on Tuesday morning. "As you said, to do something that hasn't been done since John Wooden's UCLA teams, that's win … [Read more...] about Dan Hurley’s Decision Came Down To Timing, Not Being Ready To Adjust To NBA
Jerry West Passes Away At 86
Jerry West has passed away at the age of 86. West played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960 until 1974 where he was a 10-time All-NBA First Team selection and two-time All-NBA Second Team pick. West was selected to the NBA's 35th, 50th and 75th anniversary teams. As an executive, West won eight championships with six coming as the lead decision maker with the Lakers, and two … [Read more...] about Jerry West Passes Away At 86
NBA Insiders Call Lakers’ Offer To Dan Hurley ‘Hail Mary’, Question Whether He Had ‘Genuine Interest’
There is some uncertainty over whether the Los Angeles Lakers had always targeted Dan Hurley to be their head coach, or if it was a new development after his extension talks with UConn stalled and how serious he ever was about leaving for the NBA. Before the start of the Hurley talks, the Lakers were reportedly close to settling on JJ Redick for the job. "It had been apparent … [Read more...] about NBA Insiders Call Lakers’ Offer To Dan Hurley ‘Hail Mary’, Question Whether He Had ‘Genuine Interest’
Lakers Hope To Hire Coach By Draft, Formal Interview With J.J. Redick Could Be Scheduled
The Los Angeles Lakers hope to hire their next head coach by the draft beginning on June 26th, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. James Borrego, who has interviewed twice for the job, remains one of the candidates for the Lakers. The Lakers could also conduct their first formal interview with J.J. Redick. … [Read more...] about Lakers Hope To Hire Coach By Draft, Formal Interview With J.J. Redick Could Be Scheduled
Lakers Believe Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Max Christie Could Improve Under Dan Hurley
The Los Angeles Lakers believe that their young core of Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Max Christie could improve under Dan Hurley, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Lakers also have the No. 21 pick in the upcoming draft. Part of the thinking behind hiring Hurley is evolving nature of building a roster with the limitations of the second apron. Hurley is scheduled … [Read more...] about Lakers Believe Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Max Christie Could Improve Under Dan Hurley