Dan Hurley has declined an offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to be their head coach, opting to stay at the University of Connecticut instead. The Lakers are now focusing on ESPN broadcaster JJ Redick and New Orleans Pelicans assistant James Borrego for their coaching vacancy.

Despite success in college, there is a historical trend of college coaches struggling in the NBA. Hurley remains open to NBA opportunities in the future, citing potential burnout as a reason for considering a transition. LeBron James has praised Hurley's coaching abilities, but he will not be joining the Lakers at this time