The Lakers are planning to offer their head-coaching position to UConn head coach Dan Hurley, according to people with knowledge of the team’s plans not authorized to speak publicly.
The sides are expected to have increased discussions in the upcoming days, with the Lakers highly motivated to try and lure Hurley from college basketball.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news early Thursday morning, sending a shockwave through not just the league, but also, through the Lakers’ own building.
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“I don’t know if I’ve ever been more shocked,” one high-ranking official said.