June 30, 2024

Breaking News: lakers’ head coach terminates contract with team after a background argument with management concerning….

 

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.

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka addressed the move in a statement … saying, “We greatly appreciate Darvin’s efforts on behalf of the Lakers and recognize the many accomplishments achieved over the past two seasons including last year’s remarkable run to the Western Conference Finals.”

 

The Lakers are expected to interview names like Mike BudenholzerKenny 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.

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