Lakers 'Working To Convince' Dan Hurley To Take Job, Decision Not Expected Until Next Week

Timing, not readiness to adjust to NBA, was the key factor in Dan Hurley’s decision

Dan Hurley ultimately decided to remain at UConn, turning down an opportunity to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley’s decision was influenced by the unique opportunity he has at UConn to potentially win a third straight NCAA Championship, which hasn’t been accomplished since John Wooden’s UCLA teams. Hurley carefully considered the differences between coaching in…

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New information released on Dan Hurley’s NBA contract buyout potentially impacting Lakers

Photo: March Madness/YouTube As the Los Angeles Lakers pursue UConn’s Dan Hurley for their head coaching position, details have emerged regarding the potential buyout the Lakers would need to settle with Connecticut. Evan Sidery’s tweet unveiled the specifics: “Dan Hurley’s contract with UConn shows only a $1.875 million buyout, if he left for an NBA…

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