With just one week left in the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make a decision regarding the future of head coach Luke Walton later this month. Walton still has one guaranteed season left on his deal with the Lakers, but barring a last-minute change of heart by the front office or an endorsement from team president Jeanie Buss — after it has previously been reported she won’t interfere — all signs are pointing to Walton being relieved of his duties as head coach.
If Walton is fired, the Lakers reportedly already have a few names in mind, including Mark Jackson, Jason Kidd and Tyronn Lue.