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The Lakers’ coaching search challenges after Dan Hurley rejection

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a head coaching search after a Hail Mary attempt to acquire University of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley fell through. “The Lakers don’t have that great a job,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe said on Tuesday’s “Get Up.” “They’re a play-in team almost every year.” Brian Windhorst writes for […]

Dan Hurley speaks out on spurning Lakers to stay at UConn

Dan Hurley has broken the silence. Hours after deciding to turn down an offer to become the Lakers’ head coach and remain at the University of Connecticut, Hurley gave a simple explanation for his decision. “I am grateful for the experience,” Hurley said in a statement. “At the end of the day, I am extremely […]

Caitlin Clark says she ‘admires’ Dan Hurley, ‘cool’ he’s staying at UConn

Uncasville, Connecticut – Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever struggled in their return to Connecticut. Falling into the SunIndiana lost its season opener to Connecticut by 21 points, then lost 88-84 to the Sun at Indiana, falling to 0-3 this season against one of the WNBA’s best teams. Clark was unable to repeat his performance […]

Jay Wright a ‘stealth candidate’ for Lakers after Dan Hurley miss

The Lakers may be looking at another head coach after being offered the two-time college basketball national champion’s job. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Monday that Dan Hurley will remain at the University of Connecticut, though the Lakers were “in the running” for the head coaching spot. Over the weekend, veteran NBA reporter Mark Stein I […]

Dan Hurley sets Monday deadline for Lakers coaching decision

Dan Hurley has set a deadline to make a decision on whether to accept the Lakers coaching job. UConn Men’s Basketball Coach He told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He will have the choice on Monday of returning to Storrs or buying a ticket to Hollywood. University of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley is expected to decide Monday […]

Lakers made ‘compelling case’ to take head coach job, Dan Hurley says

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have done everything they can to lure Dan Hurley from the University of Connecticut Huskies to the storied NBA franchise, but the clock is ticking on his decision. Hurley is expected to make a final decision on Monday. He told ESPN The Lakers made a “compelling case” to leave […]

J.R. Smith warns Dan Hurley about Lakers coaching job: ‘Don’t fall for it’

J.R. Smith issued a brief but stern warning to Dan Hurley as he considers a big-money offer to become the Lakers’ next head coach. “Don’t be fooled.” Smith wrote to X.However, the message tagged the wrong account instead of the official account of UConn’s head coach, who is a two-time defending national champion. Smith played […]

Rick Pitino believes Dan Hurley will stay at UConn

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rick Pitino doesn’t expect Dan Hurley to leave Connecticut and accept the big-money offer from the Lakers. “What I’m hearing is, [inside information] — His father [Bob Hurley Sr.] and his wife [Andrea] “He has some very strong horses in his life and they don’t want to go,” Pitino told The Post […]

LeBron James’ thoughts on UConn coach Dan Hurley amid Lakers rumors

Danny Hurley already has LeBron James’ blessing. In an April tweet, James sarcastically praised JJ Redick, who was considered the Lakers’ front-runner for the vacant head coaching job, after he was seen talking with the UConn coach. “He’s so awesome!!! And so is his staff,” James tweeted on April 19. “Their O’s are super creative! […]