Lakers news coach

Here are the latest news and updates on the Los Angeles Lakers' coaching situation:

Current Coach: Frank Vogel (since 2019)

Recent News:

• On April 12, 2022, the Lakers announced that they would not be renewing Vogel's contract, which was set to expire after the 2021-22 season.
• On April 22, 2022, the Lakers hired Darvin Ham as their new head coach. Ham, a former NBA player and assistant coach, has a 3-year contract with the team.
• Ham's coaching staff includes:
  • Jason Kidd (assistant coach)
  • Quinton Crawford (assistant coach)
  • Miles Simon (assistant coach)
  • Phil Handy (assistant coach)
  • Brian Shaw (assistant coach)

Rumors and Speculation:

• Before the Lakers hired Ham, there were rumors that they were considering other candidates, including:
  • Ty Lue (former Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers coach)
  • Monty Williams (Phoenix Suns coach)
  • Chauncey Billups (former NBA player and current TV analyst)
• There were also rumors that the Lakers might consider hiring a former player, such as:
  • Kobe Bryant (former Lakers legend and current Hall of Famer)
  • Pau Gasol (former Lakers player and current Memphis Grizzlies executive)

Key Takeaways:

• The Lakers are looking to rebuild their team after a disappointing 2021-22 season, and Ham's hiring is seen as a step towards that goal.
• Ham has a strong defensive background, which could help the Lakers improve their defense, which was a major issue last season.
• The Lakers will likely continue to make roster moves this offseason to try to improve their chances of competing for a championship in the near future.