Dan Hurley’s wife Andrea addresses emotions during Lakers’ coaching pursuit: ‘Worst week of my life’
University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley turned down a lucrative six-year contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Earlier this week, he provided more details about his decision, but made it clear he wasn’t turning down the Lakers’ offer to take advantage of the school’s ties with the school. The two-time national championship […]
Dan Hurley’s new UConn contract revealed after turning down Lakers
Dan Hurley will receive a well-deserved pay raise. Hurley, who turned down an offer to become the Lakers’ next head coach on Monday, is set to sign a six-year, $50 million contract with the University of Connecticut. According to CT Insider’s Mike Anthony:. The Lakers offered Hurley a six-year, $70 million contract. Dan Hurley will […]
Dan Hurley opens up on Lakers decision: ‘Don’t need leverage’
Dan Hurley spoke about his feelings about leaving his position as coach of the Lakers to remain at the University of Connecticut. The current Huskies coach, a two-time national champion, appeared on “The Dan Le Batard Show” for his first interview since Monday, when he turned down a six-year, $70 million contract offer from the […]
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 […]
Fired Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham Lands New Assistant Job With Bucks: REPORT
Darvin Ham is back in business! Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has been hired by the Milwaukee Bucks as the top assistant on coach Doc Rivers’ staff, ESPN reported Monday. (RELATED: ‘What would happen if you hit him?’: Charles Barkley didn’t like being trolled by Mavericks fans at all) In his two […]
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 […]
The Lakers’ Head Coaching Saga Has Taken Another Twist, And At This Point, Nobody Knows What The Hell Is Going On
First JJ Redick, then Dan Hurley, and now…Jay Wright? Yes, another name has emerged for the Los Angeles Lakers’ vacant head coaching position: Villanova University legend Jay Wright, aka “Mr. Pinstripes” himself. Following the league-shaking news that the Lakers are targeting University of Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley after winning back-to-back national championships, rumors are […]
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 […]