Lakers Meeting With Dan Hurley, Latest On Coaching Search

[@CriusXI]

hes my favorite candidate now, i hope jeanie and rob do not fumble 😭

[@lazychill3112]

The Hurley news is rather intriguing and I hope we can land him...would be way more confident than if we selected JJ

[@appetizerssushi7121]

💯

[@MBeano]

The possibility of hiring Hurley is exciting. Two things from this story that is MORE exciting are what LN has stated here: 1) That this was kept as a secret until now. 2) The mention of building out a "program" and how that is central to the hiring decision. That last item is SUPER exciting, esp as Lakers have continually given up young talent to chase stars since it was clear Kobe was on his last legs.

[@tomk4484]

Is this just another Lakers hiring Coach K moment? I hope this one actually happen. Side note it’s hard for me to believe it’s been 20 years since Lakers offered the coaching job to coach K. Ugh, time flies by so fast as we get older.

[@terrelllittle668]

For those who think this doesnt make sense it actually does lakers want a coach who can build a program & culture while the ncaa basketball is basically becoming the G league with NIL deals an how players can just pack up & enter the transfer portal at anytime while also have to worry about youre players being poached so why not go to the nba were u know okay i dont gotta worry about poaching or worry about alot of the issues that the ncaa currently have

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

Poaching is not an issue. Free market breeds competition, which elevates everybody's game. If you can't swim, you sink.

[@terrelllittle668]

@edwardfitzgerald3877 NIL deals falls under the category of poaching if a school can offer a player more money they're most likely to sign with that school

[@gugy68]

Lakers need to build a culture like Pop did in SA and Riley in Miami. Changing coaches every two/three years is a total joke. JJ would be another one fired after Bron retires. We need a stable person leading. I hope it happens. The guy seems to be great.

[@oloxyea]

Just the narrative that Klutch Sports can create whether it’s true, is powerful, including this channel had us believe it was going to be JJ Redneck all along. Now I’m also skeptical if Bronny to Lakers at 55 is also a Klutch created propaganda? 🤔

[@lorosco30]

This is the only thing that has made sense with this organization in a while.

[@gregorybrown5419]

Hurley not traveling to LA. Just to turn down offer

[@jsol_03]

He’s traveling expecting them to offer him whatever he wants. The only reason he leaves that meeting still the UConn HC is the offer isn’t worth leaving an already pretty sweet job

[@MBeano]

If JJ's eventual goal is to be a HC, then taking an AC position to "One of the most successful and valuable sports teams in the world" is a great step. It could be argued that an AC position w Lakers carries more clout than a HC from some other teams (as long as the season(s) went well, but that would apply to a HC as well)

[@BEazy0824]

I wasn’t excited when Ham was hired, I thought Vogel shouldn’t of been fired in the first place…

[@Bassic778]

WOW!!!! I didn't see this coming!!!! Even though many great NCAA coaches couldn't cut it in the professional ranks, I'd rather have Hurley instead of Redick who has ZERO COACHING EXPERIENCE!!!!! But I'd be shocked if Hurley left back-to-back NCAA Champions UCONN!!!

[@markasallen919]

An Office and a wrestling reference? Ok Big Trev, even more cool points for you

[@Dennis07-yl3cf]

should be official by this weekend

[@daves5445]

As much as I would love this to happen and see Hurley usher in a new era of Laker basketball, I have learned over the years to temper my enthusiasm until the ink is dry and the deal is official. Still need to impress him enough ($ aside) to leave a really good gig he has at UConn. Fingers crossed that Jeanie and Rob impress him enough to seal the deal.

[@99ovr]

Cam was vital to out defense this season. I think he deserves to be on a team somewhere.

[@TyrellClay]

If we get Hurley it could be absolutely massive for guys like Rui(defensively) and Vando(offensively). Trading Dlo, Gabe, Jhs, Cam, plus picks and getting back DJ & Wendell Carter while Hurley aids in the development of Rui & Vandos game would put this team right back at the top.

[@gregorybrown5419]

This is not a leverage play. He actually meeting with lakers to discuss contract. Leverage play he would need to meet in person

[@Davebog28384eje]

No more JJ?

[@herusun3654]

😂

[@fattony9227]

Let's hope so!

[@burakylmaz3489]

maybe ll be out of topic ; but i think this year we ll see much better and effiecent gabe and hopefully healthty

[@kevinallen1428]

If I was Jeanie, I'm sending my PJ for Dan. 1st class travel, service and accommodations. While on the plane, Lebron calls him first then AD calls him after that. To me, AD's conversation with him would be the important one to focus on. Rob and I pick him up from the airport in my Maybach then drive to the practice facility. The meeting is in my office with the trophies overlooking the practice court. Knowing about the success is one thing, seeing it in person is another. I'm cutting right to the point, 8 yrs 120 mil. There would be bonuses for benchmarks that could push it up to 160 mil. A long term commitment with a 200% annual raise and a generous bonus range should get it done. After he accepts, I invite Dan and his wife to dinner at one of my beach estates. I offer him the house to use while he finds a permanent residence. Welcome to LA Dan!

[@bobbydenezza7795]

Better hope he produces with that hefty price paid!

[@laylowe7528]

“I’m scared to answer”…Sean be acting like a chick!!!😂😂😂

[@icecoldac3]

FAWKKKK YEA!!!!! Lakers moving in the right direction can’t wait to see what Lakers look like next season. DLos Cryptic post from Hurley news might signal he’s staying in LA as a Laker

[@jetbluee4457]

I can’t trust when Shawn says he’s a good coach bc he said the same thing about Darvin ham and was totally wrong

[@One_Black_Panther]

Check out Hurley's history in college ball...then you'll know is nothing like Darvin Scam

[@trevor7146]

Honestly my fav scenario would be land Dan and if he is willing then add JJ to the staff like they did with Kidd but I know that probably wouldn’t happen but I believe that would be better a great head coach and good assistants under him like JJ or rondo

[@smlee7348]

Only question is Hurley salary.... given Kerr $17.5M, Popovich 16M, Spoelstra 15M, Ty Lu 14M, Monty Williams 13M.... Hurley looking to be in top 5.... good day sammy

[@appetizerssushi7121]

I can't stand Luka and his crying, so I'm going for Boston, lets go Jaylen and Porzingis. If Boston wins, hopefully, it'll put the requisite pressure on Jeanie to build a proper team and stop playing with our top-tier talent.

[@fliiguy247]

What if that scenario but it was Hurley who was the one that called the Lakers to stop the JJ pick

[@petern648]

This team lost its identity once coach Phil Jackson - Zen Master left. I'm all for hiring couch Hurley.

[@stevet7487]

Maybe Reddick was asking for too much and this move manages that negotiation. Could be this move is a way to get JJ's salary expectations reduced. It was reported JJ was actually compiling a staff. I'm hoping for Hurley.

[@TheKingbuttar]

Just saw what lakers offered nets for kyrie. They could've had him if they included AR. I guess AR is our savior now

[@jackanderson1418]

How do you think hiring Dan Hurley will effect the NBA draft as far as players want to play for him.?

[@LAKERSRISE]

Scorpio sky please!

[@fattony9227]

I don't know anything about him but I would rather to see him hired than Redick who has NO coaching experience whatsoever. Not to mention the circus that's JJ & LeBron!

[@One_Black_Panther]

Bron spoke highly of Hurley and Rich Paul been telling yall they have nothingbto do with a coach hire, so there's that

[@nickwarren7854]

Bron didn't say who he wanted hired 🤡

[@Tom23La]

I don’t trust this front office to get it done. They haven’t had the best track record because jeanie is cheap. Hope i’m wrong but i don’t see it happening.

[@hunter-zp2hf]

U guys used to be sooo down on grant. Dude is the perfect player for us an 29 mill isnt bad.. who cares about his 4th year. We are trying to win now and will worry bout then when it comes. Get grant

[@keepitmum8306]

The Lakers have to start keeping and developing some of their picks. They have to start getting younger. Look how many picks we gave up on early in recent years that have prospered after some development and playing time on other teams. It should NOT be all about LeBron James and the philosophy that they MUST win NOW. Sure it would be nice to be a top contender every season, but I would prefer a more organic championship team, not a store-bought one.

[@mg9009]

If you bring this guy in...why not sign and trade Lebron...Trade Davis.....get 7 number one number picks and expiring contracts.....cuz we aint winning with this😢

[@teifaf6036]

Did you seriously say that EVERYBODY thought Darvin Ham Sandwich was a good hire? LMAO!!! Ehhh no. He was learning on the job with the freakin' Lakers. Not good.

[@jjsavior]

Yeah I think that uconn coach is to just throw people off. Doesn't make sense for either party. Why would he leave?

[@skatttl4844]

What do u know honestly nothinnnnn shut up

[@mescudi971]

Oh yea it definitely doesn’t make sense…🤡 it’s the fkn lakers dude lol

[@tinygoat2531]

​@@mescudi971but yall "fans" come with the lakers

[@1504Blue]

Bron not playing for no college coach. Sam Cassell is the best option.

[@baggingup40]

Wr are over hyping Markiden. He is stiff doesn't defend and has no mid or handle. Why are ppl speaking so glowing glowingly about him like he is jalen brown or tatum? 3 firsts for a guy who isn't a 1 or 2 option.

[@michaeljohnson2000]

LeBron needs to go to Philly

[@thesportsperspective1818]

Lakers don’t care about winning now. Wasting Bron and AD

[@LiBingBong]

LBJ to PHX !!!

[@milkrvr4088]

Jhs and Gabe need to be gone

[@Gatorsssssss1]

Grant do it lol

[@HK-zt1kc]

Everybody wabt Danny out of uconn it's ridiculous because he's dominating college lol wow!! Yall know that's a bad move because you get 2 to 3 years to win, and you gone the Lakers are bums and old and the NBA is a clown show college way more exciting smh 🤦...if fan leave uconn he's a fool period ..

[@bfong1940]

Another DH….lol

[@jetbluee4457]

Exactly LeBron them won’t respect him

[@oh7870]

Either JJ or Hurley will work for Lakers. Just need to draft a solid big man. And don't let him keep the bench.

[@hunter-zp2hf]

You mfs get up at 5 am for one day qnd are acting like yall were just in war and had to to through something tramatic 🤣🤣😭

[@callmeroo2131]

F ty lue he a clip

[@shadwarner9748]

This a Labron system not Connecticut. You can't teach an old bum new tricks. JJ Reddick is still your only option. If this coach comes Lebum is gone. 🤷

[@caleb1795]

Please just stop talking

[@One_Black_Panther]

​@caleb1795 exactly, thank u. Tired if these dudes talking

[@nickwarren7854]

Imagine calling a billionaire a bum 🤡

[@shadwarner9748]

@@nickwarren7854 imagine defending a billionaire who could care less off your existence.🤐

[@ki2726]

JJ Reddick would’ve been the better hire. At least with Reddick you wouldn’t have to worry about getting buy in from the players. College coaches rarely get buy in from NBA players because it’s a totally different game than college that’s why so many college coaches flame out.

[@chesterpaglinawan9127]

There are exceptions to this. Brad stevens, billy donovan are examples

[@mescudi971]

College coaches flame out yea, but saying Reddick is the better hire is absolutely INSANE 🤣

[@jetbluee4457]

Agree !

[@jetbluee4457]

@@chesterpaglinawan9127yea they didn’t coach 10+ years vets tho let alone old superstar who been in the league over 13 years

[@gugy68]

JJ is a yes man

[@No-More-Idols]

🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Joshuatesis]

They should hire JJ … JJ PLAYED IN THE NBA AS A SHOOTER AND KNOW NBA BASKETBALL …you guys realize college is a whole different game of basketball you might as well say he’s a rookie head coach

[@Davebog28384eje]

lol no, then hire rondo or Cassell first

[@OGGREENEYEZ]

Hire them both G what's wrong with that

[@mlln4ever]

I think maybe this is too soon to talk about Hurley. Maybe JJ is leaking this too too drive his price up.

[@mescudi971]

LA is offering the job to Dan tomorrow and I’ll be surprised if he turns it down. Definitely not too soon.

[@joeblow1878]

dumbest post in comments

[@Joshuatesis]

Lakers should pick up Demarcus cousins and Dwight

[@erniegarcia1242]

Yup!! And Kareem and Shaq also

[@Joshuatesis]

@@erniegarcia1242 well I’m saying that because Demarcus cousins looks very healthy as he just won a championship over seas not easy to do even if it’s not the NBA and he could be perfect off the bench for AD I just watched him play 3on3 he looks very good… Dwight can at least set solid screens still he’s pretty athletic to bother shots here and there and I’m confident he’s a reliable rebounder

[@mrc302]

You can't be serious? 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@erniegarcia1242]

@@mrc302 he is lol! D. Howard was the worst rated defensive center the last time he was with the lakers. He couldn’t defend anything that was 5 feet away from the rim. But people think his still a great defender. It’s insane. Other teams are getting younger and more athletic and this guy wants us to get 2 old men

[@mrc302]

@@erniegarcia1242 Amazing what we have to put up with here. 🤯

[@Deepsouthlaker]

Rui schifino hayes 29 1st for nick richards grant williams

[@artworthi]

same package + 2 firsts for Jonathan Issacs and Wendell Carter

[@raywhitehurst4509]

Naw no 1st rounders, maybe a few 2nds

[@Jaynotemusic]

BUCK FOSTON! 🟡🟣🟡🟣