BREAKING : Darvin Ham's Lakers future in doubt for next season

Darvin Ham's future as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers appears uncertain following the team's first-round playoff defeat against the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers intend to conduct a thorough evaluation of the season in the coming days before making a decision on Ham's tenure.

Throughout the season, Ham's coaching decisions raised questions within the Lakers organization. Instances such as benching Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell during a losing streak after the In-Season Tournament drew criticism from both players and management.

There was a perception that players like Taurean Prince and Cam Reddish were afforded more leeway to play through mistakes compared to Reaves, Russell, and Rui Hachimura. Allegations surfaced that Ham's rotation choices were transparent to the extent that opposing players noticed, leading to open criticism for allowing subpar shooters to take uncontested threes.


The Lakers roster revolves around two stars and several role players known for their inconsistency. Despite Hachimura's strong three-point shooting during the regular season, he struggled in the playoff series against the Nuggets. Similarly, Russell's shooting efficiency dipped significantly in the postseason compared to his regular-season performance.

Los Angeles' decision to maintain continuity with their roster yielded familiar results, as they failed to match the caliber of the top teams in the Western Conference. With the presence of stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis, there's heightened scrutiny on the head coach. However, Ham's lineup adjustments did little to earn favor with the team.


Consequently, Ham's tenure with the Lakers could be in jeopardy, with potential implications for his future employment. Since joining the Lakers two years ago, Ham has accumulated a 90-74 record with two postseason appearances.

Source Bleacher Report : Lakers Rumors: HC Darvin Ham Expected to Be Fired After NBA Playoff Loss to Nuggets
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