The Los Angeles Lakers' search for a new head coach continues to puzzle fans. With so many high-profile names in the mix, there has been confusion as to which candidate is the favorite to get the job. Some rumors point to Doc Rivers being the favorite, while others say Darvin Ham or Terry Stotts is the leading candidate.

According to said rumors, LeBron James is reportedly favoring Doc Rivers as the new Lakers head coach. However, a latest rumor seems to disprove this notion. According to the report, the star doesn't have Rivers as his first choice. The same reporter (Austin Krell) also reaffirmed the Sixers' commitment to their current head coach.

The Lakers have been looking for a new head coach since Frank Vogel's unceremonious firing late in the season. After winning the 2020 championship, Vogel's teams stagnated in the following years. The addition of Russell Westbrook to the team did not help in turning around their fortunes. In fact, they seemed to get worse with the former MVP in the lineup.

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Rivers has been amongst the rumored choices for the Lakers' coaching gig, despite currently being employed by the Sixers. Philadelphia's disappointing 2021 campaign fueled the rumors that Rivers is headed out. However, based on this report, it seems like the former championship-winning coach will be staying in Philly for the foreseeable future.

The Lakers still have a lot of good options that the front office can choose from, anyway. Stotts and Ham are intriguing options for them, both men bringing different things to the table. This will be a pivotal moment for the team, as this choice could make or break their championship window.