Recent speculations point to a possible trade of Lakers’ D'Angelo Russell for Jazz's Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors. While Lakers feel quite secured with their second top pick with the prospective drafting of either Brandon Ingram or Ben Simmons, the team needs Hayward and Favors to strengthen their shoddy defense.
Lakers GM Kupchak recently explained why the franchise offered Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton the head coaching job. He cited his impressive interim coach performance under Steve Kerr’s tutelage as the most convincing factor in hiring him.
After swirling speculations, Luke Walton has finally agreed on a multi-year deal with the LA Lakers as head coach following his illustrious assistant coaching career with the Golden State Warriors. After the end of the season, Walton is set to officially become the purple and gold team’s 26th coach in its franchise history.
Lakers’ top brass are confident to find a suitable replacement for Byron Scott following his departure from the West Coast franchise. Meanwhile, Steve Kerr appears to be one of LA’s top candidate for the now vacant head coach position.
