Magic Johnson Explicitly Says Who Lakers Should Hire As Next Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a search for their next head coach. At the moment, two people appear to be the frontrunners: Dan Hurley and J.J. Redick.
Hurley, a back-to-back champion with UConn, has been described as L.A.’s top choice at the moment. That said, Redick has been the name most closely associated with the job for weeks.
This week, Lakers legend Magic Johnson weighed in on the topic. He didn’t mince words when it came to who he would like to see take over for Darvin Ham.
“I heard the great news that Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss and GM/VP of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka have had conversations with back-to-back NCAA champion and current UConn Head Coach, Dan Hurley, about becoming the next Lakers Head Coach,” he wrote on social media.
“I’m so excited and thrilled! This would be a game changer for the Lakers organization, LeBron, AD, the rest of the Laker players, Laker Nation and the NBA! Coach Hurley can coach his butt off.”
Johnson’s campaign for Hurley didn’t stop there, though. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show, the Lakers legend once again argued for Hurley.
“I want the coach to be Hurley,” Johnson explicitly stated.
“If we sign him I think it works for both. It works for Coach Hurley… He’s great with offense and defensive strategy, and he’s tough…”
It is easy to see why Johnson likes Hurley. The latter’s strategy for Bronny James and L.A.’s young players could be a game-changer.
The question now is simply whether Hurley’s wife will sign off on the move.
Will the Lakers’ front office heed Johnson’s advice and sign Hurley to a long-term deal? An answer one way or the other is coming soon enough.
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Klay Thompson’s List Of 4 Teams He Would Leave Warriors For
Klay Thompson’s List Of 4 Teams He Would Leave Warriors For
Klay Thompson is an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Golden State Warriors had the opportunity to lock him up long-term and ultimately decided not to.
While a return to The Bay is obviously possible for Thompson given the history involved between him and the Warriors, four teams were recently mentioned as legitimate suitors for his services.
According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Thompson’s biggest priority right now isn’t simply getting paid. If it was, there are multiple bottom-dwelling teams in the league he could go to.
He still wants to contend for a championship.
“Thompson wants to win,” Slater wrote.
“Don’t expect him to chase the largest possible offer from the Detroit Pistons or Charlotte Hornets, even if that’s the correct financial or leverage move. But there are plenty of cap-space teams with a clearer upward path to contention than the Warriors. That includes the Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic.”
Over the past year Thompson has also closely been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Last month, Brian Windhorst of ESPN offered his take on where he expects Thompson to end up when everything is said and done.
“I think they like the way this team finished the season — 27-12 down the stretch, top-10 offense, top-10 defense,” Windhorst said.
“They’re a quality team. … I think they bring Klay Thompson back. I think they like the way this team played at the end of the season.”
Time will tell if Windhorst’s prediction ultimately proves to be correct.
What uniform will Thompson be in when next season tips off? An answer one way or the other is coming soon enough.
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0MG! Chennedy Carter Goes Off On Caitlin Clark In Social Media Rant After Getting Away With Cheap Shot On Her During Chicago-Indiana Game
Chennedy Carter continued her feud with Caitlin Clark by ripping the Indiana Fever star on social media following Saturday’s game at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Chennedy Carter (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Things got testy between Chennedy Carter and Caitlin Clark during the Fever’s home game against the Chicago Sky. After some chirping between the two stars, Carter delivered an unnecessary cheap shot on Clark late in the third quarter:
The officials initially called a foul on Carter, but the WNBA reviewed the play and later assessed a flagrant 1 foul to the 25-year-old. After the game, Carter also told reporters she wasn’t answering questions about Clark.
Instead, Chennedy Carter decided to wait until she logged onto social media to continue chirping the Fever superstar. On Instagram, Carter wrote, “beside three point shooting what does she bring to the table man” with a laughing emoji.
Fans also noticed Angel Reese cheering from the sidelines following Carter’s cheap shot on Clark. Referencing Reese, Carter wrote on another thread, “my dawg fasho , got all my teammates.”
Tell us how you really feel about Caitlin Clark, Chennedy.
Regardless, Clark and the Fever got the last laugh by holding on for a tight 71-70 victory. That marked the end of Indiana’s three-game losing streak, as well as their first home win of the season.
Chennedy Carter & Chicago Will Meet Indiana Three More Times
For those entertained by the Chicago-Indiana rivalry, there’s good news: These two teams still play three more times over the remainder of the regular season.
Fans won’t have to wait too long for the next meeting, as the Fever will again host the Sky on June 16 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Clark and the Fever will visit the Sky for the first time one week later on June 23 (6:00 p.m. EST) in a game that will be featured on NBA TV.
Their fourth and final regular season meeting will run on Aug. 30 in Windy City.
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