The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly decided to retain Darvin Ham as their head coach, despite two inconsistent seasons under his leadership. This decision comes after speculation that the team might consider a coaching change following their elimination from the playoffs.
However, Lakers reporter Anthony Irwin reports that the team is not preparing to make such a move. Several factors are influencing this decision, including Ham’s success in leading the team to the Western Conference Finals in his first year. Additionally, the Lakers have endured numerous injuries to role players this season, which has impacted their performance.
Despite reports of some Laker players becoming disillusioned with Ham’s lineup management, these issues have not significantly derailed the team. They managed to qualify for the playoffs through the play-in tournament and face the Denver Nuggets in the first round.
Despite the team’s struggles this season, the Lakers seem to believe that Ham deserves another year to prove himself. They are reportedly hesitant to pay him $8 million over the next two years to not coach, and they appreciate his resilience in navigating the challenges faced by the team this season.
