Los Angeles Lakers Announce Firing of Head Coach Darvin Ham

Published on May 3, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with head coach Darvin Ham on Friday, concluding his two-year run at the helm. This unexpected move throws the spotlight on the Lakers’s quest for a new leader, one who can navigate LeBron James’s twilight years and shepherd the team back to championship glory. Lakers Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka wrote in a statement posted by the Lakers account on X: “While this was a difficult decision to make, it is the best course of action following a full review of the season.” While acknowledging Mr. Ham’s contributions, Mr. Pelinka emphasized the organization’s unwavering commitment to championship-caliber basketball....

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