Earlier this week, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue and Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams would be seriously considered to replace Luke Walton as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. So far, that’s held true.
Following a report by Wojnarowski stating the Lakers have been given permission by the Sixers to speak to Williams, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports broke the news that they have also reached out to Lue:
Yahoo Sources: The Lakers have reached out to Tyronn Lue regarding their head coach position and are expected to meet at some point next week.