After two seasons with Darvin Ham at the helm, the Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with the head coach following their first-round playoff exit. The search for a new coach begins as the team aims to rebuild and tackle future championships.
Darvin Ham has been dismissed as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers after two seasons. The decision came after the Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets. Ham, who took over from Frank Vogel in 2022, led the team to a 47-35 regular season record and a seventh seed in the Western Conference this season.
Under Ham’s leadership, the Lakers had a playoff run but faced criticism for tactical decisions, including player rotations and in-game adjustments. Despite having a roster featuring key players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the team’s postseason performance did not meet expectations.
Lakers’ General Manager Rob Pelinka thanked Ham for his efforts but noted that a change was necessary to pursue championship-level success. This marks the fourth change in head coaching for the Lakers since LeBron James joined the team in 2018.
As the Lakers enter the offseason, focus shifts to selecting a new head coach and potentially altering their roster to enhance competitiveness in future seasons. The decisions ahead will be crucial as uncertainty remains over LeBron James’ continuation with the team.
