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Lakers in Turmoil: Coach Rumors and Trade Talks Shake Up the Team

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Discover the latest drama surrounding the Lakers as coaching rumors and trade discussions intensify!

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing turmoil as rumors swirl around head coach Darvin Ham's future with the team. Despite their recent struggles, which include a string of losses and a blowout defeat by the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers management seems committed to Ham. However, speculation is rife, with reports suggesting that he might be on the hot seat, leading to discussions about potential replacements. Among the names circulating is former player Shaquille O'Neal, who jokingly dismissed the idea of coaching the struggling team.

On the trade front, the Lakers are rumored to be eyeing a deal for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. Trade talks have intensified, with reports indicating that the Lakers could be gearing up for serious negotiations. Murray, a defensive-minded guard, could provide the backcourt boost the Lakers desperately need to turn their season around.

The recent blowout loss to the Suns highlighted deeper issues within the Lakers team. With struggles in both defense and offense, the team is in need of significant improvements. As trade season heats up, the Lakers may need to act fast to secure the right reinforcements and salvage their season.

In the midst of all the chaos, one thing is clear – the Lakers are in for a bumpy ride as they navigate through coaching uncertainties and trade speculations. Will they make a bold move to shake things up, or will they stick with the status quo and hope for a turnaround? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the Lakers are a team under pressure to deliver results.

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Now A Favorite To Be First Coach Fired ... (Sports Illustrated)

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Sources: Lakers Committed to Darvin Ham, Focused on Improving ... (Bleacher Report)

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Lakers Rumors: Darvin Ham Has Been Informed Job Is Not In ... (LakersNation.com)

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly informed head coach Darvin Ham that his job is not in jeopardy despite the team's struggles.

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Shaquille O'Neal on why he couldn't coach the 2023-24 Lakers ... (Basketball Network)

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Lakers focused on improving backcourt, could target Dejounte ... (CBSSports.com)

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Lakers Eyeing Dejounte Murray Trade With Hawks, NBA Insider Says (Sports Illustrated)

After a shoddy start to 2024, Atlanta may be ready to make a change.

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Dejounte Murray Deal Discussed with Hawks ... (Bleacher Report)

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Dejounte Murray Trade Rumors: Lakers To Begin 'More Serious ... (LakersNation.com)

The Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks may soon begin more serious discussions for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray.

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Rumored Dejounte Murray trade suitors: Lakers, Knicks, 76ers ... (ProBasketballTalk)

Murray could be the best player moved before the NBA Draft and the Hawks will not let him go cheaply.

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Report: Lakers could ramp up pursuit of Dejounte Murray (Lakers Daily)

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Lakers' blowout loss to Suns was another 'one of those nights' in a ... (The Athletic)

Another home loss, this time in non-competitive fashion to the Suns, featured more of the same from a Lakers season rapidly going south.

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Lakers Notes: Ham, Backcourt, Murray, Reddish, Schröder (hoopsrumors.com)

After ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Substack reporter Marc Stein suggested earlier this week that Lakers head coach Darvin Ham isn't in any immediate danger of ...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers, Hawks have discussed Dejounte ... (Silver Screen and Roll)

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Booker's first quarter performance against the Lakers is a reminder ... (Bright Side of the Sun)

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Suns Explode Offensively to Blowout Lakers (Lakers.com)

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Suns roll to a 127-109 victory over Lakers » Borneo Bulletin Online (Borneo Bulletin Online)

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Lakers Eyeing Trade For Familiar Role Players From Brooklyn Nets ... (Sports Illustrated)

Trade season is in full swing around the NBA, and the Lakers, who have clear issues on both sides of the ball, need to get acting soon.

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Lakers may go after Dejounte Murray more aggressively on trade ... (Yahoo Sports)

As they continue to drop games left and right, the Lakers may step up their efforts to secure a significant upgrade on the trade market.

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