For Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton, it has been a challenging third season at the helm as he’s tried to navigate through injuries and now rampant Anthony Davis speculation leading up to Thursday’s trade deadline.
Following a 115-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors despite having a 10-point lead without LeBron James, there was reportedly a heated postgame exchange between Walton and some players.
While there are conflicting reports on what actually happened, it is not surprising the Lakers may have reached a boiling point within the locker room. Since Davis’ trade request to the New Orleans Pelicans, the majority of the roster has been involved in discussions.