The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a new head coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham, and the latest buzz is that they have set their sights on UConn’s Dan Hurley. This surprising development comes after weeks of speculation linking former NBA player and ESPN analyst JJ Redick to the position.
Hurley, who has led UConn to back-to-back National Championships, was not initially considered a candidate for the Lakers job. However, reports indicate that the team is actively pursuing him to take over the reins in Los Angeles.
While the opportunity to coach a storied franchise like the Lakers is undoubtedly enticing, some believe Hurley should hold out for the New York Knicks job instead. With the Knicks showing promise and head coach Tom Thibodeau likely to receive a contract extension, the coaching position in New York may not be available anytime soon.
As the coaching carousel continues to turn in the NBA, all eyes are on Hurley and his decision regarding his future. Will he choose the bright lights of Los Angeles with the Lakers, or will he wait for a potential opportunity with the Knicks? Only time will tell.