Lakers’ search for head coach goes back to square one with no ‘PLAN B’ after Dan Hurley’s rejection

The Lakers' coaching search has been marked by unexpected twists and turns.

Lakers’ search for head coach goes back to square one with no ‘PLAN B’ after Dan Hurley’s rejection

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The Los Angeles Lakers are still without a head coach nearly six weeks after their playoff elimination. Despite initially targeting JJ Redick, they surprisingly offered the job to UConn’s Dan Hurley, who ultimately turned it down. The Lakers are now back to square one, with no clear Plan B in place.

According to Lakers insider Jovan Buha, there is no consensus on the next steps, and the team is exploring various options. The initial focus on JJ Redick has dissipated, and the Lakers missed the opportunity to hire him or James Borrego weeks ago.

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In talking to different people today, there has not been a clear Plan B for the Lakers from this situation," "I thought that this was likely going to just be a five-day interlude and the Lakers would go back to the JJ Redick well and try to circle back and mend fences and just go back and make him the front-runner or the favorite or whatever term you want to use again and that would be the likely outcome. But in having conversations with people in and outside of the organization today it has been a mixed bag in terms of what is the Plan B.
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The urgency to find a coach will only intensify as the summer progresses, but the Lakers cannot afford to rush the process. With high stakes heading into next season, a wrong decision could have far-reaching consequences for the franchise.

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The Lakers’ coaching search has been marked by unexpected twists and turns, leaving fans and insiders alike wondering what’s next for the team. As the search continues, the pressure mounts to find the right candidate to lead the team forward.

Lakers’ leadership in limbo as team’s future hangs in the balance

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach has become a prolonged and uncertain process, marked by missed opportunities and a lack of clear direction. Despite having a pool of candidates, including James Borrego, Kenny Atkinson, and JJ Redick, the team focused heavily on Dan Hurley, who ultimately turned down their offer to stay at UConn.

If the Lakers want to go hire James Borrego, they’ve had a month to hire James Borrego. They’ve had this week, after losing out on Dan Hurley, I guess, they’ve had this time to go get James Borrego.
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With Hurley out of the picture, the Lakers are now scrambling to find a new coach, but may have missed their chance with Borrego, who is reportedly close to signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. JJ Redick, another top candidate, won’t make a decision until after the NBA Finals, leaving the Lakers in limbo.

The team’s coaching search is taking place against a backdrop of key upcoming decisions, including the NBA Draft and LeBron James’ player option decision. The Lakers need to find a clear direction quickly to avoid further instability and make strategic moves to secure their future.

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