The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, following a disappointing playoff exit. Ham led the Lakers to the Western Conference finals in his first season but faced criticism for his coaching decisions and game management. The Lakers players publicly backed Ham, but signs of frustration were evident, leading to his dismissal.
Ham had an eight-year playing career in the NBA before transitioning to coaching. The Lakers will now be looking for their fourth head coach since 2018, with the focus on delivering championship-caliber basketball to their fans worldwide.