Clear Favorite Emerges in Betting Odds to Replace Darvin Ham

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a major decision by firing head coach Darvin Ham after two seasons with the team. Speculation had been swirling for months about Ham’s future with the team, with conflicting reports emerging in recent weeks. Ultimately, the Lakers decided it was time for a change due to concerns that Ham had lost the locker room.

With the head-coaching position now vacant, rumors are already circulating about who will take over the reins in Los Angeles. According to Bovada, assistant coach Phil Handy is the favorite to be the next head coach of the Lakers. Handy, who has been with the team since LeBron James joined, has the best odds to land the job.

The decision to part ways with Ham comes at a crucial time for the Lakers, as they look to convince LeBron James to stay with the team. James is expected to opt out of his contract next month, and the team will likely seek his input on the coaching search.

While Handy is currently the frontrunner, the coaching search is far from over. It will be interesting to see how the Lakers navigate the process, especially with other coaches around the league potentially becoming available. The team will be looking to make a strong hire as they aim to build a competitive roster around LeBron James.