The Los Angeles Lakers have dismissed head coach Darvin Ham and his entire coaching staff, the team announced Friday. The move follows a frustrating first-round playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets, marking the Lakers’ second consecutive postseason defeat to the reigning champions.
Ham, hired just two years ago, led the team to the Western Conference Finals in 2023. However, a rocky 2023-24 season—including 12 losses in 13 matchups against the Nuggets—sealed his fate.
Rob Pelinka, Lakers VP of Basketball Operations, thanked Ham for his “dedication and positivity,” calling the decision “difficult” but necessary to deliver “championship-caliber basketball” to fans worldwide.
Fans are now speculating: Who will take the reins next? With LeBron James’ future uncertain and Anthony Davis seeking stability, the Lakers’ next move could reshape the NBA landscape.
