After moving at a snail’s pace in the immediate aftermath of the season, the Lakers' head coaching search is picking up some momentum. The team appears set to interview one of the top assistant coaches in the league and a reigning NBA champion. They also appear set to NOT interview — or at the very least, not seriously consider — one of the most divisive candidates in the open market right now as well.
Also, as the team looks to move on from Russell Westbrook via potential trade, one name they’ve been linked to and interested in doesn’t seem likely to be included in any deal this offseason.