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The Los Angles Lakers front office has been in shambles recently. From the Anthony Davis trade fiasco to Magic Johnson’s abrupt departure, things haven’t been executed cleanly or professionally. Finding a new head coach was just as bumpy of a ride. After seemingly closing the deal with Tyronn Lue, things fell through and the Lakers […]

The Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans have put Tyronn Lue in their crosshairs as a potential top assistant, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. However, Lue’s focus remains on returning as a head coach again. Lue has had a couple of assistant coach offers after the Cleveland Cavaliers parted ways with him early […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson made a guest appearance on Monday’s airing of ESPN’s First Take. During the wide-ranging interview, Johnson was asked about the hiring of Frank Vogel, who was named head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers last week. Johnson says he supports Vogel, but it sounds like he was pulling for Tyronn Lue. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly developed concerns about Tyronn Lue’s fit with the organization during the head coaching negotiation process, according to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers and Lue weren’t able to agree upon a deal. Los Angeles hired former Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel after moving […]

Damon Jones was not happy that former boss Tyronn Lue missed out on his dream job when the Los Angeles Lakers dissolved negotiations after coming to an impasse in contractual matters. However, Jones, who was on Lue’s staff for two-and-a-half seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, argued the Lakers botched this coaching search from the very […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not too enthralled with the fact that negotiations to make Ty Lue the team’s next head coach fell apart, but he liked Instagram posts about the Lakers’ decision to hire Frank Vogel and bring on Jason Kidd as an assistant, per Ohm Youngmisuk and Dave McMenamin of ESPN. […]

Former NBA point guard and current ESPN NBA analyst Chauncey Billups says the Los Angeles Lakers were “disrespectful” to Tyronn Lue. The Lakers reportedly only offered Lue a three-year deal and wanted to pick his coaching staff. Billups says Los Angeles didn’t show Lue, who has won an NBA championship both as a player and […]

Tyronn Lue reportedly “wanted no part” of Jason Kidd being his assistant coach on the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Ken Berger of Bleacher Report. The Lakers reportedly wanted to pick Lue’s assistants for him, and Kidd was one of the names LA liked. That was one of the deal-breakers for the ex-Cleveland Cavaliers coach: […]

00The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly talking only shorter-term deals with their coaching candidates after a fallout with frontrunner Tyronn Lue caused talks to dissolve on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. The terms are believed to match LeBron James’ remaining contract, which would be the next three years. The Lakers have "spoken in […]

Tyronn Lue is now out of the hunt for the head coaching position for the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a surprise to some, especially for the team’s general manager Rob Pelinka who didn’t expect the negotiations would fall apart. Per Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Pelinka never thought that the Lue-Lakers negotiation would reach an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly treated Tyronn Lue like a first-time head coach during contract negotiations, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Lue reportedly wanted a longer deal than the Lakers were offering him. Los Angeles also was trying to pick Lue’s assistants for him. Lue and the Lakers have ended discussions. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were ready to hire former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue as their new main bench tactician, but the negotiations between the two parties went into a stalemate. A deal between Lue and the Lakers looked inevitable after one of their targets, Monty Williams, agreed to become the next head coach […]

Former NBA star Richard Jefferson expressed frustration over the recent development in the coaching search of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jefferson took to Twitter to publicly reveal that he feels bad for Tyronn Lue, LeBron James and Luke Walton. Jefferson’s reaction came after it was revealed that the Lakers and Lue failed to reach an […]

Well, it looks like Tyronn Lue will not be named the Los Angeles Lakers new head coach after all. In spite of what seemed like a universal acceptance that Lue would become the next man to patrol the Lakers’ sidelines, it seems that both sides are moving on from talks after an impasse was reached. […]

Tyronn Lue has reportedly turned down a three-year, $18 million offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to be their next head coach. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Lue was looking for a five-year deal and a higher salary commensurate with his experience. Ty Lue and his reps turned down the Lakers’ offer Tuesday, per […]

Tyronn Lue and his representatives have reportedly informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he is moving on from trying to be hired as the next head coach, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers will move on with their coaching search. Ty Lue and his representatives have informed the Lakers that he is moving […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly reached an impasse with Tyronn Lue on their negotiations to make him their next head coach, with one of the major issues being a disagreement over Lue’s coaching staff. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Los Angeles is imposing their choices for Lue’s assistant which, as […]

Negotiations between the Los Angeles Lakers and Tyronn Lue have reportedly reached an impasse without a deal to make him the franchise’s next head coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Negotiations between the Los Angeles Lakers and Ty Lue have reached an impasse without a deal to make him the franchise’s next head coach, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly did not consider Tyronn Lue a unanimous favorite for the job over Monty Williams due to one factor in particular. Lue is likely set to join the Lakers, while Williams was named the new coach of the Phoenix Suns. But it appears that Lue wasn’t the overwhelming favorite to earn […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with Luke Walton shortly after the 2018-19 regular season, leaving the team in search of a new head coach. There are said to be several candidates for the job, including former Cavs playcaller Tyronn Lue, who has emerged as a frontrunner. If Lue is hired, he would […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are already working towards a deal with Tyronn Lue to officially make him the next head coach of the team, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Lue will take the place of erstwhile Lakers coach Luke Walton, who has already been hired to take over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers […]

Tyronn Lue celebrated his 42nd birthday last week with a Los Angeles Lakers-themed cake, according to TMZ. The Lakers are widely expected to hire Lue as their next head coach since the Phoenix Suns hired Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams. Lue coached Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers for three seasons. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly going to make Tyronn Lue their next head coach, with the contract offer set to be given within the next week or two. A lot of people believe that the Purple and Gold are making the right decision to sign Lue, including one of the players he once coached, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly closing in on a deal to hire Tyronn Lue as its next head coach to replace the seat left by Luke Walton, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Lakers are proceeding toward an offer to Ty Lue in the coming days, and have no plans to introduce new […]

According to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to make Tyronn Lue their next head coach, with an offer expected to be presented to him within the next couple of days. Several people close to controlling owner Jeanie Buss have expressed their support on this potential hire, including the team’s former President of Basketball […]

With Monty Williams heading to the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers are zeroing in on hiring Tyronn Lue as their next coach. Coincidentally, Lue and LeBron James will be together this weekend in Las Vegas for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs fight: Ty Lue and LeBron James are expected to be at the […]

Phil Jackson reportedly told Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss that hiring Tyronn Lue as head coach would be a good move for the franchise, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. With the Phoenix Suns hiring Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams on Friday, the franchise is widely expected to hire Lue, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still finalizing a compelling offer for soon-to-be head coach Tyronn Lue. However, according to reports, neither LeBron James nor his agent/business partner Rich Paul were part of the decision. This despite having had recent conversations over the course of the last few weeks, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have no plans to interview any more candidates in their coaching search, hoping to extend a formal offer to Tyronn Lue in the coming days, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne. Lue’s biggest competition, Monty Williams, recently agreed to a five-year deal to coach the Phoenix Suns earlier Friday, […]

Following the agreement between Phoenix Suns and their soon-to-be new head coach Monty Williams, the expectation is that Tyronn Lue will become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, though an offer has yet to be extended his way, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers had been courting Williams at first, but given […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly sensitive to the outside narrative that superstar small forward LeBron James and his representatives are calling the shots, according to Bill Oram of The Athletic. If the Lakers hire Tyronn Lue as its new head coach, there will be a prevailing thought around the league that James is basically […]

Tyronn Lue reportedly struck an emotional cord in his interview with the Los Angeles Lakers and left a lasting impression on ownership, according to Shams Charania of Watch Stadium. The Lakers have interviewed Lue and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams for its vacant coaching job. “I’m told Ty Lue struck a very emotional cord […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already interviewed former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams; however, they appear unready to make a decision. Lue had his second interview on Wednesday, while Williams had his turn for a second meeting on Thursday. But while the search appears focused on the […]

After parting ways with Luke Walton earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in search of a new head coach. The team is said to be interested in several candidates, including former Cavs coach Tyronn Lue. Lue, now 41 years of age, served as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers during their championship-winning […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luke Walton mutually agreed to part ways on Friday, but let’s face it: the Lakers fired Walton after a disappointing 37-win season in LeBron James’ first year with the club. In the wake of Magic Johnson stepping down as team president and Walton being dismissed, the Lakers are in a […]

At the moment, former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue still remains to be the front-runner to secure the recently-vacated head coaching position for the Los Angeles Lakers. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Lue’s relationship with Lakers superstar LeBron James during their time together with the Cavs will prove to be Lue’s unique selling proposition […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the process of searching for a new head coach to replace Luke Walton, who was given the pink slip after failing to make to the playoffs this season. The Lakers have already reached out to Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams and former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made the first few steps in selecting their new head coach, who will replace Luke Walton after he was let go after the 2018-19 NBA regular season. The Lakers have already talked to former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Monty Williams and current Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams. Lue and […]

Monty Williams and Tyronn Lue are reportedly being told by confidants to not take the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job, according to Ramona Shelburne and Jorge Sedano of ESPN. The Lakers have been in contact with Williams and Lue. Williams is currently an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers, who are up 2-1 against the […]