The Lakers’ unflattering finish leaves Ham’s future as head coach in serious peril, multiple league and team sources tell The Athletic, with some stakeholders indicating it’s highly unlikely he’ll return. The plan is to reassess everything that went wrong in the coming days before making a final decision. In 2022, Ham signed a four-year deal in the range of $5 million per season, so the team would be assuming the remainder of his deal if he is fired.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Per @mcten , Darvin Ham’s job is in ‘serious jeopardy’ after the Lakers lost in 5 to the Nuggets
Ham is 90-74 in 2 seasons as the Lakers coach pic.twitter.com/hIM4CrUnlo – 6:39 AM
Per @mcten , Darvin Ham’s job is in ‘serious jeopardy’ after the Lakers lost in 5 to the Nuggets
Ham is 90-74 in 2 seasons as the Lakers coach pic.twitter.com/hIM4CrUnlo – 6:39 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Darvin Ham spoke about his time coaching the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/WEa9ED8Y5P – 1:54 AM
Darvin Ham spoke about his time coaching the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/WEa9ED8Y5P – 1:54 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Inside a Lakers season gone wrong and what’s next for LeBron James, Darvin Ham
— Why Ham’s future is in serious peril
— LeBron’s future in LA
— Where and why things went wrong
— Bronny & more
New for @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania & @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:52 AM
Inside a Lakers season gone wrong and what’s next for LeBron James, Darvin Ham
— Why Ham’s future is in serious peril
— LeBron’s future in LA
— Where and why things went wrong
— Bronny & more
New for @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania & @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:52 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This is pretty damning for Darvin Ham.
Shams, Jovan and Amick bring the heat as always. pic.twitter.com/Ui6XT3yK9b – 1:33 AM
This is pretty damning for Darvin Ham.
Shams, Jovan and Amick bring the heat as always. pic.twitter.com/Ui6XT3yK9b – 1:33 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
“I think Darvin Ham is a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job. I think Darvin does it with class. He’s a good man, good coach, and I wish him all the best. Hopefully, he’ll be around there for a long time because he deserves to be.”
— Michael Malone on Darvin Ham pic.twitter.com/V2Oy4QrM8h – 1:31 AM
“I think Darvin Ham is a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job. I think Darvin does it with class. He’s a good man, good coach, and I wish him all the best. Hopefully, he’ll be around there for a long time because he deserves to be.”
— Michael Malone on Darvin Ham pic.twitter.com/V2Oy4QrM8h – 1:31 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
When Michael Malone said he hopes Darvin Ham is around coaching the Lakers for a long time, my immediate thought was I bet he does – 1:09 AM
When Michael Malone said he hopes Darvin Ham is around coaching the Lakers for a long time, my immediate thought was I bet he does – 1:09 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers are in the midst of holding their 2023-24 end-of-season/exit interviews.
Darvin Ham, Jaxson Hayes and Gabe Vincent have already spoken, with Spencer Dinwiddie speaking now. – 12:57 AM
The Lakers are in the midst of holding their 2023-24 end-of-season/exit interviews.
Darvin Ham, Jaxson Hayes and Gabe Vincent have already spoken, with Spencer Dinwiddie speaking now. – 12:57 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
“It’s been a hell of a two years sitting in this seat, I’ll tell you that. It’s been a hell of a two years.” – Darvin Ham – 12:45 AM
“It’s been a hell of a two years sitting in this seat, I’ll tell you that. It’s been a hell of a two years.” – Darvin Ham – 12:45 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Darvin Ham said injury issues kept Lakers from reaching their goals after first-round exit: “Stay healthy. You take a lot of flak for your rotations and all of that. Rotations are secondary. The primary is health.” – 12:43 AM
Darvin Ham said injury issues kept Lakers from reaching their goals after first-round exit: “Stay healthy. You take a lot of flak for your rotations and all of that. Rotations are secondary. The primary is health.” – 12:43 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone gave Darvin Ham his stamp of approval for the way he coached the Lakers this series:
“Hopefully he will be around there for a long time.” – 12:39 AM
Michael Malone gave Darvin Ham his stamp of approval for the way he coached the Lakers this series:
“Hopefully he will be around there for a long time.” – 12:39 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“I think Darvin Ham’s a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job,” Malone says.
Malone wishes Ham the best and hopes he’s around for a long time. – 12:38 AM
“I think Darvin Ham’s a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job,” Malone says.
Malone wishes Ham the best and hopes he’s around for a long time. – 12:38 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I wrote about the missed opportunities of Darvin Ham’s second season and the dangers of bringing him back for a third.
cbssports.com/nba/news/darvi… – 12:31 AM
I wrote about the missed opportunities of Darvin Ham’s second season and the dangers of bringing him back for a third.
cbssports.com/nba/news/darvi… – 12:31 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
With the score tied 99-99, we have a huge challenge here with 3:04 remaining by Darvin Ham on an AD foul against Jokic. – 12:18 AM
With the score tied 99-99, we have a huge challenge here with 3:04 remaining by Darvin Ham on an AD foul against Jokic. – 12:18 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Darvin Ham went way too long without calling a timeout during that run. – 11:45 PM
Darvin Ham went way too long without calling a timeout during that run. – 11:45 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Darvin Ham finally calls timeout about 94 possessions too late….. – 11:44 PM
Darvin Ham finally calls timeout about 94 possessions too late….. – 11:44 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
“I’m surprised Darvin Ham hasn’t called a timeout yet here.”
Spoken like a man watching his first Lakers game of the year. – 11:42 PM
“I’m surprised Darvin Ham hasn’t called a timeout yet here.”
Spoken like a man watching his first Lakers game of the year. – 11:42 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Game 6 will be very interesting in Los Angeles. Y’all might even need to give Darvin Ham credit – 11:08 PM
Game 6 will be very interesting in Los Angeles. Y’all might even need to give Darvin Ham credit – 11:08 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Austin Reaves was called for a shooting foul on a Jamal Murray three. Darvin Ham is challenging with 9:35 in the first quarter, which means they must feel good about this being overturned. – 10:10 PM
Austin Reaves was called for a shooting foul on a Jamal Murray three. Darvin Ham is challenging with 9:35 in the first quarter, which means they must feel good about this being overturned. – 10:10 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham on the status of Jarred Vanderbilt for Game 5: “He’s still going through his process. We’ll feel it out.” – 8:38 PM
Darvin Ham on the status of Jarred Vanderbilt for Game 5: “He’s still going through his process. We’ll feel it out.” – 8:38 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham said Jarred Vanderbilt will go through his pregame process and remains a game-time decision for Game 5. – 8:37 PM
Darvin Ham said Jarred Vanderbilt will go through his pregame process and remains a game-time decision for Game 5. – 8:37 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham on Jarred Vanderbilt’s status for Game 5 and how he will use him if he is cleared: “He’s still going through his process and we’ll feel it out” – 8:37 PM
Darvin Ham on Jarred Vanderbilt’s status for Game 5 and how he will use him if he is cleared: “He’s still going through his process and we’ll feel it out” – 8:37 PM
More on this storyline
Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham: “It’s been a hell of a two years sitting in this seat, I’ll tell you that. It’s been a hell of a two years.” -via Twitter @jovanbuha / April 30, 2024
Michael Scotto: Michael Malone: “I think Darvin Ham is a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job. I think Darvin does it with class. He’s a good man, good coach, and I wish him all the best. Hopefully, he’ll be around there for a long time because he deserves to be.” pic.twitter.com/PJsDU6qfMF -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / April 30, 2024
Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham on what the Lakers need to be more successful next season: “Stay healthy. Stay healthy. You take a lot of flak for your rotations, but rotations are secondary. Primary is health. … Health is the greatest of wealth. That’s pretty much it.” -via Twitter @jovanbuha / April 30, 2024
