However, it was about time that the Lakers and Ham parted ways. He had worn out his welcome within the fanbase and the organization.
Now, he has a chance to revive his career in a familiar franchise and get back to being a head coach elsewhere.
There is a decent chance he might get that opportunity with the Bucks. Rivers is the current head coach in Milwaukee and the 2023-24 campaign was a total disaster for the team.
Darvin Ham’s tenure with the Lakers received a ton of criticism from the media and the fanbase. However, he still managed to make the playoffs in both seasons, going all the way to the conference finals in 2023. Considering the ill-fitting roster and lack of depth on the team, it’s hard to argue that Ham was not successful in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers fans rejoiced earlier in the offseason once Los Angeles decided to move on from head coach Darvin Ham following the first-round loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers are still looking for his replacement but Ham already has a new job lined up.
The 50-year-old coach is heading back to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he will join the coaching staff of Doc Rivers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Ham was sought out by multiple teams this spring but chose to head back to Milwaukee where he spent three seasons as a player and four years as an assistant coach.
The Los Angeles Lakers have constantly been a topic of discussion even though their season ended on April 29. They have many holes to fill along the staff and the roster as the Lakers were just rejected by Dan Hurley.
The Lakers have a checklist of things that need to be done. The first thing is finding a new head coach. Next is finding a way to re-sign LeBron James then they need to build a championship-level roster around James and Anthony Davis.
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Warriors About to Gift Lakers the Perfect Free Agent Center
The Golden State Warriors are expected to let go of a veteran center and he’ll be a great fit in Los Angeles.
By Richard Louis | 6:17 PM PDT
Oct 7, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (3) and forward LeBron James (23) laugh after a game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (3) and forward LeBron James (23) laugh after a game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports / John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers have constantly been a topic of discussion even though their season ended on April 29. They have many holes to fill along the staff and the roster as the Lakers were just rejected by Dan Hurley.
The Lakers have a checklist of things that need to be done. The first thing is finding a new head coach. Next is finding a way to re-sign LeBron James then they need to build a championship-level roster around James and Anthony Davis.
With that being a clear emphasis, the Golden State Warriors are about to gift Los Angeles the perfect center.
Lakers News: Warriors Are Expected To Release Kevon Looney
Per Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors are expected to let go of center Kevon Looney to save some money on their tax bill.
The Lakers have a clear need for a backup center and Looney would be a great option. Looney excels at doing the dirty work. The 28-year-old is constantly battling on the offensive glass and has good hands around the rim.
In addition, he has plenty of playoff experience. Looney has played in 77 total playoff games and notched three NBA titles with the Warriors.
Having a player like that on the roster with LeBron James and Anthony Davis would be a terrific addition. Davis has made it known that he wants to play power forward over center so adding Looney would give him that luxury.
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