The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a new coach after firing Frank Vogel following their terrible 2021-22 season. However, don't expect the LeBron James-led Purple and Gold franchise to hire anyone any time soon.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are searching for a coach who can get James to “buy in,” which means the next LA coach needs to have that reputation and credentials of winning at the highest level. Of course looking for that “right coach” is easier said than done given how limited the options are.

“The search for Vogel's successor is widely expected to move slower than most because the Lakers need to find an established coach who can win LeBron James' buy-in,” Stein wrote. “The most capable coaches are obviously employed elsewhere already.”

There has been plenty of talks on who could possibly replace Frank Vogel as Lakers coach. Utah Jazz tactician Quin Snyder has been at the forefront of all the buzz, with LA reportedly “very serious” in pursuing him.

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Mark Jackson is another name on the Lakers' radar, though if LA wants him and still move slowly, they could lose him to the Sacramento Kings who are zeroing on the former Golden State Warriors coach.

Mike Brown is also in the discussions as potential Lakers head coaches. However, there are a few others the team is reportedly considering, such as Scott Brooks, Nick Nurse and Terry Stotts.

It is still unknown who the Lakers plan to hire or if they have any preference. But one thing is clear: LeBron James will have a major influence in making that hiring decision.