The Los Angeles Lakers have officially dismissed Darvin Ham as their head coach after two seasons, during which he accumulated a 90-74 record. Under Ham's leadership, the Lakers made consecutive playoff appearances, including a Western Conference Finals berth in 2023, but were eliminated in the first round this season. His firing occurred on Friday. The Lakers are now initiating an extensive search for a new head coach, with potential candidates including Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick, and Ty Lue, if he becomes available.
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After an up-and-down two-year stretch that included a Western Conference Finals berth and a subsequent first-round playoff exit, the Los Angeles Lakers have fired head coach Darvin Ham. https://t.co/bLkMVHtbit
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The Los Angeles Lakers fire their entire coaching staff under Darvin Ham, per @DanWoikeSports. https://t.co/vvKoU5M147
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In addition to Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson and JJ Redick, the Lakers would also look at Clippers coach Tyronn Lue if he becomes free, as well as Celtics assistant Charles Lee, sources tell @ShamsCharania. https://t.co/NHFmsnBi18
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In addition to Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson and JJ Redick, the Lakers would also look at Clippers coach Tyronn Lue if he’s fired by LA, as well as Celtics assistant Charles Lee, sources tell @ShamsCharania. https://t.co/NHFmsnBi18
After a tumultuous second season, the Lakers have fired Darvin Ham. @AnthonyIrwinLA takes you behind the scenes on the decision, where he lost the locker room, and where they go from here. https://t.co/YUjLitgUg2
In addition to Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson and JJ Redick, the Lakers would also look at Clippers coach Tyronn Lue if he’s fired by LA, as well as Celtics assistant Charles Lee, sources tell The Athletic. https://t.co/NHFmsnBi18
The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after just two seasons in charge. https://t.co/2pY6I0mzhg
The Lakers announced on social media that they were dismissing Darvin Ham four days after their season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Denver in five games. https://t.co/ZI8jMwBpeO
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Updated story on Lakers firing Darvin Ham. https://t.co/II4gljvyGE
After firing Darvin Ham as head coach on Friday, a number of names have surfaced as potential candidates, including Ty Lue, JJ Redick and Mike Budenholzer. @LakersSBN https://t.co/5gAX9iJCtv
The Los Angeles Lakers fired Darvin Ham on Friday, four days after his second season as coach ended with a first-round playoff exit against the Denver Nuggets. https://t.co/EK70HMJgV7
Darvin Ham has been fired by the Lakers after just two seasons https://t.co/s0gnHRRl9M
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Darvin Ham out as Lakers coach after two seasons, per reports https://t.co/RMpmWqxsle
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Story at @TheAthletic on the Lakers firing Darvin Ham as head coach and what's next for the vacant position: https://t.co/sKF6WEMQIc
#BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday after two seasons manning the sidelines, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. 👀🏀 The Lakers will now open a job search in hopes of finding the right person to maximize what figures to be the final… https://t.co/nwH9ncszHY
Darvin Ham fired after two seasons with Los Angeles Lakers – report https://t.co/q56lczX3AC
Lakers current candidates for HC, per @ShamsCharania and @jovanbuha: -Mike Budenholzer -Kenny Atkinson -JJ Redick -Ty Lue (if available) Who should be the next coach for the Lakeshow? 👀 https://t.co/oBygjK13oj
Darvin Ham fired by Lakers after two seasons as head coach, according to ESPN. 📸:Harry How/Getty Images https://t.co/EdyWBpraH6
✍️ for @SportingTrib. Lakers have let go of head coach Darvin Ham. https://t.co/0RKKcUUQen
The Los Angeles Lakers have dismissed Darvin Ham as head coach. https://t.co/NYrNeeRcs5
The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with coach Darvin Ham. https://t.co/MGkRZojhGK
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After parting ways with Darvin Ham, the Lakers will begin an extensive coaching search, sources tell me and @ShamsCharania. Candidates will include Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick and, if he becomes available, Ty Lue. Read more here: https://t.co/RbOAvwgVth
Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick, Tyronn Lue On Lakers' Head Coach List https://t.co/7gMEFxBrOK
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after losing in first round of NBA playoffs.
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Darvin Ham fired as Lakers head coach after 2 seasons: reports. https://t.co/5IGI7IygcB Click the image to read more:
Darvin Ham has OFFICIALLY been fired by the Los Angeles Lakers! Who will be their next head coach? https://t.co/bv3LoSXuKU
Lakers formally announce that Darvin Ham was fired https://t.co/qGj1nZDJbF
THIS JUST IN: Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after 2 seasons, sources tell ESPN https://t.co/KuhrXNSAWE
Lakers Part Ways With Head Coach Darvin Ham https://t.co/or3Bx2mZ5w
The Lakers have parted ways with Darvin Ham. Press release below: https://t.co/o2UByLw3vO
It’s official: Darvin Ham is out as head coach of the Lakers. https://t.co/nkshkxosdv
The Lakers have reportedly fired head coach Darvin Ham. During his two seasons in LA, Ham led the Lakers to consecutive playoff appearances, including a Western Conference Finals berth in 2023. See his coaching stats here: https://t.co/vrjO4UBvT5 https://t.co/WBbNsx9Tiu
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#BREAKING: Darvin Ham’s time as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end, according to reports. STORY: https://t.co/oe6QI2SKRO https://t.co/YyASNHByUn
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The Lakers have dismissed coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, via @wojespn https://t.co/2Ev5cexlNm
BREAKING: The Lakers have reportedly dismissed Darvin Ham from his head coach duties. 😔 https://t.co/wi3dhCii4a
SOURCES: The Lakers have parted ways with head coach Darvin Ham, sources tell @ShamsCharania and @jovanbuha . Los Angeles will begin an extensive search with candidates such as Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick and, if he becomes available, Ty Lue, among others. https://t.co/jDbse3CTmW
Breaking: The Los Angeles Lakers have dismissed coach Darvin Ham, sources told @wojespn. https://t.co/g8iuaCRnWX
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BREAKING: The Lakers have fired HC Darvin Ham, per @wojespn. He was was 90-74 in two seasons in Los Angeles. https://t.co/TNznLFqbhX
🚨 BREAKING: The Lakers have fired Darvin Ham after two seasons, per @wojespn https://t.co/s0Etriv7PK
The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham, a source tells the LA Times.
BREAKING: Lakers have parted ways with Darvin Ham, per @wojespn https://t.co/paMgKa5GJt
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers dismissed coach Darvin Ham, sources tell ESPN. In two seasons, Ham was 90-74 with a Western Conference Finals berth, two Play-In victories and an In-Season title. Lakers lost in five games to Denver in opening-round. https://t.co/33ck0Hgyu4
ICYMI … Report: Lakers Will Fire Darvin Ham 'By End Of Week,’ via @amathur25 @WireHoops https://t.co/qNNvbqrDky
Lakers are expected to fire Darvin Ham within the next few days https://t.co/ldFWJeY6Be
REPORT: The Lakers are expected to part ways with Darvin Ham by the end of the week, per @jovanbuha https://t.co/s9r47LVYSv
Lakers to fire Darvin Ham this week #DarvinHam https://t.co/PcWCdVqRRS
Lakers Plan To Fire Darvin Ham By End Of Week https://t.co/p4vnd9smYA
It’s becoming clearer and clearer that Darvin Ham’s time as Lakers head coach appear to be coming to an end with the latest report suggesting he could be fired by the end of the week. @LakersSBN https://t.co/ihDHznGLMV
Report: Lakers Will Fire Darvin Ham 'By The End Of The Week,’ via @amathur25 @WireHoops https://t.co/qNNvbqrDky