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• Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Hoping To Take Advantage Of Leverage This Offseason

  30-04-2024 19:15 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers have officially entered the offseason after they were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. And after a second consecutive elimination at the hands of the Nuggets and only one postseason win since 2021, change appears to be on the horizon in L.A. and one of the major elements of this change could be point guard D’Angelo Russell.Russell has been the starting point guard for the Lakers for a majority of the last 14 months, when he was
  
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• Lakers Rumors: No Clear Plan B In Place Following Dan Hurley Rejection

  11-06-2024 20:47 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  With Dan Hurley rejecting the Los Angeles Lakers’ massive offer to become head coach of the team and choosing to remain at UConn, the franchise must now pivot in their search for their next head coach.
  Many would assume the Lakers would simply turn back to earlier favorites such as JJ Redick and James Borrego, but that may not necessarily be the case. In fact, the Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka may be unclear of which route to take.
  According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Lake
  
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• Shams Charania Refutes Adrian Wojnarowski’s Report That Dan Hurley Was Lakers’ No. 1 Target From Start

  11-06-2024 20:24 via lakersnation.com
  
  When news initially broke that the Los Angeles Lakers were pursuing UConn head coach Dan Hurley for their coaching vacancy, it came as a shock to basically everyone, and even some of those within the Lakers organization. But ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Hurley had actually been the Lakers’ top choice from day one of their search even though his name was never mentioned as a candidate for the job.
  This may have been a case of the Lakers doing an excellent job of keeping the
  
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• Lakers News: JR Smith Explains Why He Advised Dan Hurley To Return To UConn

  11-06-2024 19:36 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching search appeared to be coming to an end as they had reportedly been zeroing in on ESPN analyst JJ Redick, but they turned the basketball world upside down when it was revealed they were courting UConn’s Dan Hurley for the position.
  Hurley won back-to-back NCAA titles with the Huskies and was in line for a massive pay raise but was tempted enough to make the jump to the NBA with the Lakers calling. The two sides met on Friday and by all accounts it
  
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• Former Lakers Coach Rudy Tomjanovich Wins Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award

  11-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Former Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers head coach Rudy Tomjanovic was named the winner of the 2024 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, which is presented by the National Basketball Coaches Association.
  Tomjanovic is one of just nine coaches to win back-to-back NBA Championships and was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
  “I am honored to receive the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Tomjanovich. “I have to admit, I was taken
  
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• Lakers Rumors: James Borrego Is Potential Leading Candidate In Cavaliers’ Coaching Search

  11-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  At the beginning of the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching search, New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego was in the mix along with ESPN color commentator JJ Redick, who was viewed as the frontrunner for several weeks.
  However, UConn’s back-to-back National Championship winning head coach Dan Hurley became the new No. 1 option as L.A. put an all-out effort to hire him as their next coach. But now that dream is over as news broke Monday afternoon that Hurley would stay in Connecti
  
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• UConn’s Dan Hurley Issues Statement After Turning Down Lakers’ Head Coaching Job

  10-06-2024 23:47 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers dominated headlines this past weekend when their pursuit of UConn head coach Dan Hurley was made public.
  Hurley signed a six-year extension with the Huskies last year but was intrigued enough to listen to the Lakers, who are in desperate need of a new head coach. Although there seemed to be momentum building for Hurley to relocate to Los Angeles, he announced his decision to stay at UConn after all.
  The Lakers tried to woo him with a reported six-year, $70 million deal but
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Flipped Decision But Not Based On Money

  10-06-2024 21:58 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Monday afternoon was a disappointing one for the Los Angeles Lakers organization as UConn’s head coach Dan Hurley decided to stay in Connecticut for a chance to 3-peat over taking a leap to the NBA despite being Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka’s top target.
  After reportedly aggressively pursuing Hurley on Thursday, L.A. tried to put all on their chips on the table to land one of the hottest coaches in college basketball. It would have made for an intriguing storyline to see Hurley lead L
  
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• Lakers News: Alex Caruso Gets Tattoo Of Iconic Kobe Bryant NBA Finals Photo

  10-06-2024 21:09 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Kobe Bryant is arguably the greatest and most iconic Los Angeles Lakers player in the history of the franchise. Since he retired back in 2016, LeBron James would eventually take over as the face of the franchise, but as for who has been the most popular player to suit up for the team since then, an argument could be made for Alex Caruso.
  The Lakers’ first ever two-way contract player, Caruso grew into a fan favorite for his hustle and defensive intensity, as well as his highlight-reel dunk
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Head Coaching Search To Resume With JJ Redick & James Borrego Still Candidates

  10-06-2024 20:16 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search seemed to be focused on JJ Redick and James Borrego early on, although the focus quickly shifted to UConn head coach Dan Hurley last week when news broke that he was a candidate.
  The Lakers made Hurley a priority and were said to give him a massive offer, although after he took the weekend to mull it over, he decided to stay at UConn and chase a third straight National Championship.
  While the Lakers’ courtship of Hurley was very public and it b
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Was Offered Six Year, $70 Million Contract

  10-06-2024 20:07 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers made a strong pursuit of UConn head coach Dan Hurley to become the franchise’s next head coach. Unfortunately, despite their strong interest, Hurley ultimately chose to turn down the Lakers offer and return to UConn for a chance at a third straight NCAA National Championship.
  Hurley had not been mentioned early on in the Lakers’ coaching search but emerged as the team’s top candidate and the franchise did not move lightly. In fact, the team’s offer
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Chooses To Stay At UConn

  10-06-2024 19:40 via lakersnation.com
  
  While JJ Redick was the known frontrunner in the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search from the start, it turned out they actually had another target in mind all along in Dan Hurley.
  Reports recently surfaced that the Lakers were aggressively targeting Hurley, who is coming off back-to-back championship seasons at UConn. Hurley is known to be one of the best Xs and Os coaches in college basketball but has always had a known ambition to accomplish more, making a jump to the NBA and specifical
  
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• Former Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham Accepts Position On Doc Rivers’ Staff With Bucks

  10-06-2024 18:30 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  After parting ways with head coach Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers are knee deep in another coaching search, their third since Rob Pelinka took over the front office in 2019.
  Ham was pegged as the guy to turn things around for L.A. but despite making the postseason in two straight years, including a Western Conference Finals appearance, the franchise decided to go in a different direction.
  The Lakers’ top target over the past week has been UConn head coach Dan Hurley, although they have
  
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• Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Evaluates Individual 2023-24 Season

  10-06-2024 15:31 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Last free agency period featured the Los Angeles Lakers taking a flyer on former lottery pick center Jaxson Hayes. After struggling to find a consistent role and minutes with the New Orleans Pelicans, Hayes came to L.A. looking to find some answers and become a legit rotation player.
  He would go onto back up Anthony Davis for a majority of the season since the big man needs someone to buy him 10-15 minutes a night when he is off the floor. It wound up being a tandem of Hayes and Christian Wood,
  
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• Lakers Made ‘Compelling Case’ To UConn’s Dan Hurley With Decision Coming Monday

  10-06-2024 01:47 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new coach should soon be coming to an end as reports have indicated that their top target, UConn head coach Dan Hurley, will make a decision by Monday.
  While JJ Redick was originally the favorite to land the job, Hurley came into focus this past week and then he met with Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss with them presenting him a huge contract offer.
  Even though money talks, leaving the East Coast, and specifically UConn, where Hurley are the Huskies are the
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Offers Advice To Fever Star Caitlin Clark

  10-06-2024 00:05 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers, along with the rest of the NBA, might be eagerly waiting to see what happens in the 2024 NBA Finals but the 2024 WNBA season is in full swing.
  The WNBA has experienced a massive uptick in viewership and interest since Caitlin Clark was drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever. Clark, a superstar guard during her collegiate career at Iowa, has brought new fans and viewers to the WNBA but is going through growing pains as a rookie.
  Clark has been the recipient of several
  
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• Lakers Video: Dan Hurley & Luke Murray Attend Billy Joel Concert In New York

  09-06-2024 23:26 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  While the Los Angeles Lakers await UConn head coach Dan Hurley’s decision in their coaching search, he was enjoying his Saturday night at a Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Garden in New York along with his wife Andrea and assistant coach Luke Murray.
  Hurley became a surprise candidate in the Lakers’ search on Thursday morning with reports indicating that he was actually their top target all along. Things moved quickly from there as he flew out to L.A. on Friday to meet with Jean
  
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• Did Lakers Pursue Jay Wright For Head Coaching Vacancy?

  09-06-2024 20:25 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  In recent days, the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search has been focused on Dan Hurley, who has won back-to-back National Championships at UConn.
  Before Hurley emerged, the candidates in the Lakers’ search were a bit underwhelming. They are now shooting for the stars though by offering the best coach in college basketball a contract north of $100 million, and he is expected to make a decision as soon as Monday.
  If the Lakers are indeed shooting for the stars though then one of the ot
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Has Not Yet Spoken With UConn Team About Decision

  09-06-2024 19:27 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Since news broke on Thursday morning that the Los Angeles Lakers are targeting UConn head coach Dan Hurley in their coaching search, the organization started an all-out recruiting pitch to get him to head to the West Coast.
  The Lakers are believed to have given Hurley an offer north of $100 million, and the hope is that he will come in and be given the autonomy to build a program similar to what he did at the college level.
  It’s understandably not an easy decision for Hurley though after w
  
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• Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses His Approach When Playing In NBA Finals

  09-06-2024 18:49 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is no stranger to the NBA Finals, having appeared in 10 of them and winning four NBA championships.
  James was a constant in the Finals during the 2010s, making nine appearances including eight in a row with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers.
  This year, though, James is on the outside looking in despite strong seasons from himself and Anthony Davis as the Boston Celtics take on the Dallas Mavericks.
  With the 2024 NBA Finals set to begin on Thursday, James
  
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• 2024 NBA Draft Two-Day Schedule & TV Info

  09-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Once the offseason truly begins following the conclusion of the NBA Finals, the first major event to take place will be the 2024 NBA Draft. The Los Angeles Lakers will be armed with two picks this year, one each in the first and second round.
  For the first time this year, the draft will take place over two nights, a change from the norm. The draft has been a one-night event, but with the success of the NFL Draft happening over multiple nights, the NBA has followed suit.
  And the NBA has officiall
  
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• Lakers News: Austin Reaves Offers Advice To Fevers’ Caitlin Clark

  09-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers, along with the rest of the NBA, might be eagerly waiting to see what happens in the 2024 NBA Finals but the 2024 WNBA season is in full swing.
  The WNBA has experienced a massive uptick in viewership and interest since Caitlin Clark was drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever. Clark, a superstar guard during her collegiate career at Iowa, has brought new fans and viewers to the WNBA but is going through growing pains as a rookie.
  Clark has been the recipient of several
  
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• Lakers Rumors: JJ Redick Remains Viable Candidate In Coaching Search

  08-06-2024 22:52 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  To start the offseason, it seemed to be an uneventful coaching search for the Los Angeles Lakers with ESPN color commentator JJ Redick seemingly being the frontrunner for the position.
  However, a surprise candidate emerged out of nowhere on Thursday morning, that being UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley. Hurley is someone who has coached in college for several years and won back-to-back National Championships at UConn, while Redick has not coached above the youth level.
  Despite all this recent
  
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• Lakers Video: Jimmy Butler Says ’22 Looks Good In Purple & Gold’

  08-06-2024 20:10 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  While the Los Angeles Lakers are currently knee deep in their coaching search, the focus will eventually turn to the roster and how they can improve to get back into championship contention in 2024-25.
  The Lakers have three tradable first-round picks at their disposal, which means they have naturally been linked to some star players that could become available via trade such as Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young.
  One other star player who hasn’t been mentioned is Jimmy Butler. He has been the
  
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• Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Game-Worn Jersey From Torn Achilles Game Sells For $1.22 Million

  08-06-2024 18:49 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  An torn Achilles tendon is usually an injury viewed as a nail in the coffin for major athletes, and it unfortunately happened to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.In April 2013, Bryant was trying to will L.A. to a playoff spot and played high minutes. This was a infamously season that featured Dwight Howard coming to town along with Steve Nash, who only played 50 games. With limited depth on the roster and inconsistent play, Bryant tried to put the Lakers into a position of sneaking into the
  
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• Evaluating Lakers Head Coaching Candidates: Dan Hurley

  08-06-2024 17:02 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching search turned a complete 180 after it was reported that they were in contact with UConn head coach Dan Hurley for the position.
  Hurley is coming off back-to-back titles with the Huskies and was widely expected to sign an extension to stay with the program. However, Hurley hasn’t signed the deal in front of him and is now seriously pondering making the transition from college to the NBA.
  Although Hurley hasn’t ever coached in the league, he
  
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• Lakers News: Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Leaning On Lessons Learned From LeBron James In 2024 NBA Finals

  08-06-2024 16:05 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James must be itching to get back to the NBA Finals after being on the outside looking in since 2020.
  The Lakers had a strong close to the 2023-24 season, but were forced out of the 2024 NBA Playoffs in the first round by the Denver Nuggets. However, the Dallas Mavericks ended up representing the Western Conference after a tough run through the postseason.
  Dallas is currently take on the Boston Celtics, the presumptive favorites, and face a 0-1 series deficit after
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Luke Murray To Potentially Follow Dan Hurley To NBA

  08-06-2024 15:00 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers search for their next head coach seems to be focused on UConn head coach Dan Hurley, who has led the Huskies to back-to-back NCAA National Championships. Should he choose to make the leap to the NBA and take the Lakers job, the next question would be how would he fill out his staff.
  There are undoubtedly at least a couple of people on his current UConn staff who would likely come with him should he take the Lakers job and one of them is Luke Murray, son of legendary actor
  
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• This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Ties NBA Finals Record For Most Blocks Vs. 76ers

  08-06-2024 14:15 via lakersnation.com
  
  After sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers (3-0), Sacramento Kings (4-0), and San Antonio Spurs (4-0), the Los Angeles Lakers were stunned by the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals. Despite Shaquille O’Neal’s 44 points and 20 rebounds, league MVP Allen Iverson’s 48 points led the 76ers to a 107-101 overtime win.
  With Los Angeles losing home-court advantage and in unfamiliar position during their historic playoff run, most anticipated a dominant performance to ev
  
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• Dan Hurley Rumors: Lakers Offered ‘At Least’ $100 Million For Head Coaching Job

  08-06-2024 01:53 via s22928.pcdn.co
  
  A bombshell arrived earlier this week when the Los Angeles Lakers were linked to UConn’s Dan Hurley for their vacant head coaching job.
  For the past month, ESPN analyst JJ Redick has been considered the favorite to take over as the Lakers’ next head coach but that all changed once it was reported that Hurley is the organization’s preferred candidate. Hurley is widely regarded as the best collegiate men’s basketball coach after leading the Huskies to back-to-back NCAA titl
  
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