The Lakers 2024 Offseason Thread

[DJ Fieri]

Not going to happen. He likely signs a 2+1 extension after he opts out. He won't sign for a while though, to maintain some leverage on Pelinka.

Duh. I know that. But, you fire every fucking body?
Handy is the 1 motherfucker you keep.

SMH.

 

[Retroram52]

Here is one short list of potential HC hires.

Mike Budenholzer, Ham’s former boss in Milwaukee and Atlanta, is expected to fetch the biggest coaching contract this offseason should he take a new job.

Other former head coaches who have lead bench roles around the NBA include Scott Brooks and James Borrego.

Denver’s David Adelman has had a front-row seat for the Lakers’ issues with the Nuggets and has fans inside the Lakers’ front office.

Minnesota assistant Micah Nori is about to take on a prominent role after Timberwolves coach Chris Finch suffered a knee injury in his team’s sweep against Phoenix.

And of course, Phil Handy, even though he is was fired along with Ham and everyone's favs, Tyron Lue if and when he decides to leave the Clip Joint and walk across the hall.

Some have suggested the Lakers may hire a woman HC. First up is Ann Meyers Drysdale. Her husband has died and the Lakers are spitballing about that hire. If they hire Ann, then Platschke's assessment of the Lakers as going off the deep-end may be true!

 

[Retroram52]

And the blame game is in full swing. This is Ham's comeback to all the criticism he tolerated I suppose. Pretty interesting.

 

[Retroram52]

I agree with this article and all of the named choices.

4 Darvin Ham replacements the Lakers must avoid at all costs

The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on May 3, but they must avoid these potential candidates to replace him at all costs.

lakeshowlife.com

 

[Retroram52]

I think I already named most of these and then the article above named several of them to avoid. Typical.

Lakers' coach search: Rumored candidates, frontrunners, more

Darvin Ham was fired as the Los Angeles Lakers' Head Coach, and the team's search for a replacement will begin immediately.

lakeshowlife.com

 

[Retroram52]

And now the real story begins to emerge!

Letters to Sports: LeBron James and Darvin Ham in middle of Lakers mess

Readers of the L.A. Times sports section offer their opinions and advice regarding the Lakers' situation, the Clippers, Kings and Angels

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

I thought this would happen!

Amid Lakers coaching speculation, Clippers hope to keep Tyronn Lue for a 'long time'

The Clippers are hoping Tyronn Lue will remain their coach for the foreseeable future amid speculation he could be a candidate for Lakers' coaching job.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

Well, you can always go raid the Celtics bench.

Report: Lakers considering C's assistant for head coach job

Celtics top assistant Charles Lee reportedly is among the Lakers' candidates to replace Darvin Ham as head coach.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

I remember this dude.

Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33

Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

One-by-one, potential Lakers candidates are favoring extensions with their present employers. Jason Kidd in Dallas is the latest after Lue, who is more than likely to re-sign his extension with the ClipJoint.

This trend could be that the potential candidates have a better working environment in their present situations than what they would inherit with the Lakers dramaland.

I wonder if most of them don't what anything to do with coaching LeBron James and the other prima donnas that are the present Lakers players. Just spitballing here. lol!

Report: Jason Kidd likely in line for extension with Mavericks, not a Lakers candidate

Kidd joins Tyronn Lue as an expected Lakers target who's reportedly in line for an extension with his current team.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

The Lakers would do everyone a favor by stop letting LeBron James influence what they do with player personnel and HCs. Latest rumor is J.J. Reddick is the next HC but that is rumors at this point.

Rumors suggest Lakers might finally get smart and ignore a common LeBron problem

The Los Angeles Lakers want to avoid past mistakes, but LeBron James might have a different plan in building out their roster this offseason.

lakeshowlife.com

 

[shopson67]

Duh. I know that. But, you fire every fucking body?
View attachment 361315Handy is the 1 motherfucker you keep.

SMH.

You clearly don't understand how this works. The head coach chooses his staff in most cases. Trying to force assistants on a potential hire is how you lose someone like Lue.

 

[shopson67]

The Lakers would do everyone a favor by stop letting LeBron James influence what they do with player personnel and HCs. Latest rumor is J.J. Reddick is the next HC but that is rumors at this point.

Rumors suggest Lakers might finally get smart and ignore a common LeBron problem

The Los Angeles Lakers want to avoid past mistakes, but LeBron James might have a different plan in building out their roster this offseason.

lakeshowlife.com

Do you think the Warriors don't consult Curry? The Bucks with Freak?

 

[shopson67]

I remember this dude.

Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33

Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.

sports.yahoo.com

Damn, so young. Curious to know the circumstances...RIP.

 

[DJ Fieri]

You clearly don't understand how this works. The head coach chooses his staff in most cases.

They kept Handy the last time when Vogel got fired

 

[shopson67]

They kept Handy the last time when Vogel got fired

Sure. Doesn't mean he wanted that this time around. He also jumped ship with Brown when he was fired. I'm sure they'll hire him back if the new coach is agreeable (or maybe he even becomes that coach).

 

[Retroram52]

This is a crappy trade proposal because LaVine is like Vanderbilt: The dude can't stay healthy and he is way overpaid. If it were somebody younger than maybe. On the upside though, LaVine is a bit of a better player than all three that Chicago is getting. the Lakers should ask for a Second Rounder in this year's draft and then the trade would be pretty decent.

New trade proposal sends Chicago’s Zach LaVine to Los Angeles Lakers for trio of players

Would Chicago accept a deal with no draft capital coming back?

www.yahoo.com

 

[shopson67]

This is a crappy trade proposal because LaVine is like Vanderbilt: The dude can't stay healthy and he is way overpaid. If it were somebody younger than maybe. On the upside though, LaVine is a bit of a better player than all three that Chicago is getting. the Lakers should ask for a Second Rounder in this year's draft and then the trade would be pretty decent.

New trade proposal sends Chicago’s Zach LaVine to Los Angeles Lakers for trio of players

Would Chicago accept a deal with no draft capital coming back?

www.yahoo.com

It's also crappy since the Bulls already have a surplus of PGs, they won't want 2 more.

 

[shopson67]

Charles Lee off the board to coach the Hornets.

Just the Lakers and Wizards with openings currently (and Keefe seems primed to be upgraded from interim).

 

[Retroram52]

Yep Shopson. Many of the proposed HC replacements are disappearing quickly as they either want nothing to do with the shitshow in LA or they are taking other offers because they don't any part of the shitshow in LA. Byron Scott made the dumb suggestion that he thinks James should be the next HC. LOL!! We have seen what James can do as the defacto GM and people think he'd be a good HC. LOL!!!