Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham has agreed to a four-year deal to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Ham separated himself in the process in recent days, interviewing with Lakers officials Thursday and inspiring an offer Friday afternoon, sources said. The Lakers were sold on Ham's stature and toughness, his history of coaching star players and championship pedigree as an assistant and player, sources said. Ham's history with the Lakers franchise for two seasons -- 2011-2013 -- played a part in his hiring, too.
Ham will be charged with returning the Lakers to the postseason after a disastrous 33-49 season that cost Frank Vogel his job.