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. 🧩
