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- Dan Hurley declines the Lakers’ head coach offer, staying with UConn.
- JJ Redick and James Borrego remain top candidates for the Lakers’ coaching role.
- Lakers’ offer to Hurley was a six-year, $70 million contract.
- More potential candidates may emerge in the Lakers’ ongoing coach search.
Lakers’ Coaching Hunt Continues
The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach takes a turn as UConn’s Dan Hurley rejects a lucrative offer to stay with his current team. The Lakers had prioritized Hurley, hoping to secure him with a six-year, $70 million deal, but he chose to aim for another National Championship with UConn.
With Hurley out of the picture, attention shifts back to JJ Redick and James Borrego, who were initially considered for the role. Despite being second choices, their prospects are strong given the Lakers’ familiarity with them. Speculation also surrounds Jay Wright as a potential candidate, although he has not expressed a desire to return to coaching after retiring from Villanova.
The Lakers are determined to fill the coaching vacancy by the NBA Draft, with more names possibly joining the list of candidates. The organization’s next steps are closely watched as they seek leadership for one of the most storied franchises in the league.
