Darvin Ham is out of the job — the Los Angeles Lakers just fired their head coach after two seasons on Friday … days after the Purple and Gold were booted from the playoffs in the first round.
Rumors of a change on the bench started right after LeBron James and Co. lost to the Denver Nuggets … with many pointing the finger at Ham’s lack of leadership or ability to make adjustments.
It wasn’t all bad for Ham — the team did make a solid run in the playoffs last year … and won the inaugural In-Season Tournament back in December.
“We all want to thank Darvin for his dedication and positivity. While this was a difficult decision to make, it is the best course of action following a full review of the season. This organization will remain unwavering in its commitment to deliver championship-caliber basketball to Lakers fans around the world.”
Lakers Part Ways With Head Coach Darvin Ham pic.twitter.com/or3Bx2mZ5w
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) May 3, 2024
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The Lakers are expected to interview names like Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson and JJ Redick for the vacant position … as well as current Clippers coach Ty Lue, if he ends up leaving his current gig, according to Shams Charania.
Ham went 90-74 during the regular season with the Lakers … and 11-12 in the playoffs, including a 1-8 record against the Nuggets.
