The Los Angeles Lakers have officially severed ties with Luke Walton as head coach following the 2018-19 NBA season, the team announced. The Lakers said the decision was mutually agreed upon.
“We would like to thank Luke for his dedicated service over the last three years,” Lakers general manger Rob Pelinka said. “We wish Luke and his family the best of luck moving forward.”
“I want to thank Jeanie Buss and the Buss family for giving me the opportunity to coach the Lakers,” Walton said. “This franchise and the city will always be special to me and my family.