Here's what we know so far -- and what it could mean for the future of LeBron, Bronny and the Lakers franchise.
One month after firing Darvin Ham, the Lakers are zeroing in on their next head coach. Sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that
Over the past few years, Hurley has established himself as one of the elite player development coaches and tactical minds in college basketball. After his first national championship with UConn, he had two players selected in the 2023 NBA draft -- including lottery pick, who saw dramatic improvement from Year 1 to Year 2 under Hurley.
Of course, the idea of Hurley's fiery demeanor translating from a 40-game collegiate season coaching teenagers to an 82-game NBA slate, holding a superstar like James accountable, remains a question mark. However, sources close to James have told ESPN in the past that while it might not always seem that way, James likes being coached hard and responds well to being held to a task on the floor -- even as he nears 40 years old.
The Lakers will also need to evaluate if searching for a third star to put alongside James and Davis is the best direction under the new CBA. The Lakers have three first-round picks to trade, but a more prudent use of them would be to copy how theHow would a Hurley hire affect the likelihood of the Lakers drafting Bronny James?
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