The Los Angeles Lakers are facing challenges with their new starting lineup under head coach Darvin Ham. After a split in games against two of the league's top teams, there's growing concern that the lineup changes haven't been effective. Ham has been criticized for his lineup decisions, which included just 16 possessions together in a recent game before being pulled in the second half and not returning. The lineup's performance showed a -27.3 net rating per Cleaning The Glass, although it's noted that this is based on a very small sample size. Despite the criticism, there are calls for patience with Ham's strategy, as some believe there is potential in the roster that could be unlocked with more practice and adjustments. Meanwhile, there is speculation about Ham's relationship with players, including whether he has issues with Austin Reaves, and his thoughts on LeBron James playing at point guard. The Lakers' recent performance slide has led to discussions on sports shows and podcasts about the team's struggles, Ham's responsibility, and the possibility of a mid-season coaching replacement, with odds now being offered on potential replacements. Additionally, Ham has called out two Lakers players and downplayed LA's recent skid, further fueling debates over his coaching decisions.
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Thursday's @LockedOnLakers podcast! Darvin Ham, Jarred Vanderbilt talked up how Wed's practice (and future ones) will help the new starting lineup click. Plus, should the Lakers have drafted Jaime Jaquez over JHS? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods https://t.co/ibAT4xmCHG
.@LakersReporter joins @Mike_Bresnahan & @geeter3 on the latest #LakeShowPodcast to discuss the #Lakers struggles this season, the new starting lineup, and what could be the key for them to get back to winning basketball. 🎧: https://t.co/14yqcpUHxV https://t.co/jOwgmLfZcl
.@GilsArenaShow needs Darvin Ham to take responsibility for these sorry ass Laker lineups... @ShannonSharpe https://t.co/CzAAK3QxiU
There’s a good team somewhere in this Lakers roster, so what can head coach Darvin Ham do to find it? @LakersSBN https://t.co/pw3Mc2ANnr
Lakers face turmoil as Coach Ham's lineup decisions spark frustration https://t.co/JTT3tTrVZq
Here is the video from Darvin Ham’s press conference after today’s practice. @SportingTrib #Lakeshow https://t.co/dn8EP0IOE3 https://t.co/Hnr6gOnYQ0
It's Not Time For The Lakers To Fire Darvin Ham https://t.co/4k4cAqpuFD
Darvin Ham Calls Out 2 Lakers Players: https://t.co/ULiNCembmI
The new starting lineup logged just 16 possessions together last night. Once Pop pulled Branham in the second half, that group never returned to the floor for the remainder of the game. 22 poss, -27.3 net per CTG (very small sample size) https://t.co/1BNcfxWzQI
Lakers News: Darvin Ham Downplays LA's Recent Skid https://t.co/zLqhkvIIT0
After splitting a pair of games with two of the league’s top teams, Darvin Ham’s new starting lineup for the Lakers looks like a dud. @LakersSBN https://t.co/wfTsTFbvJE
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Does Lakers' Darvin Ham Just Hate Austin Reaves? https://t.co/itNMrwuvwd