In a No Cap Room podcast episode, NBA insider Jake Fischer provided insight into the workings of the Lakers organization. Fischer says there’s a growing belief that Ham could be under investigation. Agents who believe their players aren’t getting the proper opportunities are now complaining about the alleged “deepening disconnect” with the locker room.
Although Ham showed last season that he could overcome obstacles when he led the team to the Western Conference Finals following a difficult start, the current chatter points to a deeper level of discontent among Lakers fans.
Although agents frequently speak out on behalf of their players, the volume of these grievances highlights how serious the situation is. The more the Lakers struggle on the floor, the more people are calling for Ham to be fired. The coach’s chances of keeping his job are thought to be in jeopardy, especially with the Clippers game coming up. Combining external pressure with internal division within the team raises the possibility that Ham’s coaching career may be in jeopardy.
Before a pivotal game against the scorching Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a dangerous situation. The Lakers are stuck in a slump that has caused them to fall out of the top 10 in the Western Conference. They have only won three of their last 13 games and are on a four-game losing streak.
The Clippers, on the other hand, have won 16 of their last 20 games and taken up fourth place in the West after initially struggling their way into becoming a strong title contender. The two Los Angeles teams are playing very differently; the Clippers are dominating, while the Lakers are experiencing a losing streak.
This could give Ham a short-term reprieve if the Lakers win or lose a tightly contested game despite tremendous efforts. But if they give in to a blowout, as many believe they will, Darvin Ham’s future becomes increasingly uncertain. Given their recent struggles, the Lakers may decide to hire a new coach or to keep Ham in charge of the team based on how intense this crucial game against the Clippers is.
