LATEST Lakers Head Coach Rumors & Candidates

The latest Lakers rumors focus on the opening left by Frank Vogel - who will become the next Lakers head coach? Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania added to the Lakers head coach rumors with the reported finalists, and Darvin Ham is rumored to be in the lead for the gig. Could Doc Rivers reintroduce himself in the Lakers coaching search according to Marc Stein? Juwan Howard rumors popped back up, but he likely won’t take the Lakers head coach job. Finally, Lakers draft rumors have finally started, as we break down the NBA Draft Combine interviews Los Angeles completed with prospects. Harrison Graham has it all on this Lakers Report by Chat Sports video!Show more

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- Russell Westbrook trade destinations updated
- Lakers trade mailbag

#1: Darvin Ham leading among Lakers head coach candidates remaining? Woj and Shams are all over it! Both ESPN and The Athletic reported that the Lakers have viewed Ham well throughout the interview process.

If the Lakers hired Darvin Ham, what would you grade it? Type A, B, C, D or F

#2: Lakers still holding out for Doc Rivers? Marc Stein reported on Substack that Los Angeles is still interested in Doc Rivers if the 76ers were to move on, even though Daryl Morey has insisted that Rivers will be back next season.

Who would be better? Type ‘H’ for Darvin Ham, Type ‘R’ for Doc Rivers

#3: Juwan Howard declined Lakers head coach opening? Adrian Wojnarowski said over the weekend that the Michigan coach never received a formal offer, but was trending in that direction if he showed interest. While Lakers rumors swirled around this earlier in the offseason, Juwan Howard appears to be staying with the Wolverines to coach his sons, Jace and Jett Howard.