Darvin Ham safe
Owner Jeanie Buss and president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka have informed the second-year head coach that his job is not in jeopardy, sources say. That assurance from the top has allowed Ham to purely focus on redirecting his team. “I speak to Rob every day, and we’re always discussing ways to improve our team and what we can do better as a coaching staff,” Ham told B/R after falling to 19-20 on the season. “It’s an open dialogue that I embrace and that is helpful. We’re all trying to get this right, and we will.”
Source: Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report
Source: Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report
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Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
B/R Sources: Los Angeles Lakers committed to Darvin Ham amid struggles. bleacherreport.com/articles/10104… – 11:54 AM
B/R Sources: Los Angeles Lakers committed to Darvin Ham amid struggles. bleacherreport.com/articles/10104… – 11:54 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
…at last check, Lakers were getting slapped around (about 25 by the Suns at home. “I don’t see Darvin Ham with a happy ending,”said Robert Kraft. – 12:23 AM
…at last check, Lakers were getting slapped around (about 25 by the Suns at home. “I don’t see Darvin Ham with a happy ending,”said Robert Kraft. – 12:23 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
On Reddish, Darvin Ham said, “In all likelihood he should be out there” tonight vs. PHX.
On Rui: “Another really good day for him. He looked really, really good out there (with the stay-ready group).”
Sounds like no Hachimura tonight, but Ham is hopeful for Saturday. – 8:25 PM
On Reddish, Darvin Ham said, “In all likelihood he should be out there” tonight vs. PHX.
On Rui: “Another really good day for him. He looked really, really good out there (with the stay-ready group).”
Sounds like no Hachimura tonight, but Ham is hopeful for Saturday. – 8:25 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Cam Reddish (facial laceration) is going through his pregame process but should be available tonight vs. the Suns, per Darvin Ham. – 8:23 PM
Cam Reddish (facial laceration) is going through his pregame process but should be available tonight vs. the Suns, per Darvin Ham. – 8:23 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says Cam Reddish is still going through his pregame process and “in all likelihood” will play tonight vs. Phoenix. – 8:23 PM
Darvin Ham says Cam Reddish is still going through his pregame process and “in all likelihood” will play tonight vs. Phoenix. – 8:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Individual pride.
Do work early.
Help defense.
Darvin Ham keys to defending Phoenix Suns as this will be the first time the Lakers face the Big 3 of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. #Suns #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/KGlubMmlOP – 8:22 PM
Individual pride.
Do work early.
Help defense.
Darvin Ham keys to defending Phoenix Suns as this will be the first time the Lakers face the Big 3 of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. #Suns #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/KGlubMmlOP – 8:22 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA hot seat rankings: Darvin Ham has Lakers history working against him, but he’s not No. 1 on list
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-h… – 8:50 AM
NBA hot seat rankings: Darvin Ham has Lakers history working against him, but he’s not No. 1 on list
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-h… – 8:50 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Over his last 14 games, Anthony Davis is averaging:
– 30.3 points (60% shooting)
– 11.4 rebounds
– 3.6 assists
– 2.3 blocks
– 1.4 steals
Darvin Ham responded “it’s up there” when asked if this is Davis’ best stretch since he began coaching him last season: pic.twitter.com/OM0IPgD38D – 3:13 AM
Over his last 14 games, Anthony Davis is averaging:
– 30.3 points (60% shooting)
– 11.4 rebounds
– 3.6 assists
– 2.3 blocks
– 1.4 steals
Darvin Ham responded “it’s up there” when asked if this is Davis’ best stretch since he began coaching him last season: pic.twitter.com/OM0IPgD38D – 3:13 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham said Cam Reddish, who exited the game early after taking an elbow to the mouth, is being evaluated by the team’s medical staff. – 1:25 AM
Darvin Ham said Cam Reddish, who exited the game early after taking an elbow to the mouth, is being evaluated by the team’s medical staff. – 1:25 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham says Cam Reddish is getting looked at right now after getting elbowed in the face by Immanuel Quickley late in the 4Q. – 1:22 AM
Darvin Ham says Cam Reddish is getting looked at right now after getting elbowed in the face by Immanuel Quickley late in the 4Q. – 1:22 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“RJ’s been turned loose man, he’s back home= … It looks like he’s playing free. Seeing that game against the Warriors you know, he’s just constantly in constant attack mode” — Lakers head coach Darvin Ham on Barrett. – 11:27 PM
“RJ’s been turned loose man, he’s back home= … It looks like he’s playing free. Seeing that game against the Warriors you know, he’s just constantly in constant attack mode” — Lakers head coach Darvin Ham on Barrett. – 11:27 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rui Hachimura is expected to miss a 4th straight game, but Darvin Ham said he’s progressing with the calf injury and had some “great days” at the practice facility. It does sound as if he’ll be ready soon. – 8:54 PM
Rui Hachimura is expected to miss a 4th straight game, but Darvin Ham said he’s progressing with the calf injury and had some “great days” at the practice facility. It does sound as if he’ll be ready soon. – 8:54 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Rui Hachimura remains day to day, per Darvin Ham, who said Hachimura had “some great days” including yesterday.
He’s still listed as doubtful for tonight but doesn’t sound like he’ll be available against Toronto. – 8:51 PM
Rui Hachimura remains day to day, per Darvin Ham, who said Hachimura had “some great days” including yesterday.
He’s still listed as doubtful for tonight but doesn’t sound like he’ll be available against Toronto. – 8:51 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rui Hachimura will not play against the Raptors, per Darvin Ham. Although the Lakers coach said Hachimura had “a really good day” on Monday in his rehab for his left calf strain – 8:51 PM
Rui Hachimura will not play against the Raptors, per Darvin Ham. Although the Lakers coach said Hachimura had “a really good day” on Monday in his rehab for his left calf strain – 8:51 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“That’s the hard one for a coach”.
@DerekFisher shares his thoughts with @TermineRadio & @SamMitchellNBA on the reports of criticism towards Lakers head coach Darvin Ham.
Catch Raptors @ Lakers TONIGHT on NBA Radio: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/cBfaSitrS4 – 7:55 PM
“That’s the hard one for a coach”.
@DerekFisher shares his thoughts with @TermineRadio & @SamMitchellNBA on the reports of criticism towards Lakers head coach Darvin Ham.
Catch Raptors @ Lakers TONIGHT on NBA Radio: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/cBfaSitrS4 – 7:55 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! We break down reports that Jeanie Buss remains in support of Darvin Ham, and why Skylar Mays’ two-way contract is great news for Hood-Schifino. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/lmL4N5nrjWI?t=6 – 3:17 PM
For the sickos who like to watch, Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! We break down reports that Jeanie Buss remains in support of Darvin Ham, and why Skylar Mays’ two-way contract is great news for Hood-Schifino. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/lmL4N5nrjWI?t=6 – 3:17 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Is Darvin Ham’s job safe? He reportedly has owner Jeanie Buss in his corner.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/is-da… – 2:54 PM
Is Darvin Ham’s job safe? He reportedly has owner Jeanie Buss in his corner.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/is-da… – 2:54 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: Darvin Ham called for sanity and perspective on coaching decisions. Sanity in Los Angeles? Perspective with coaching? In this NBA? With these Lakers? sports.yahoo.com/why-it-feels-l… – 1:53 PM
New for @YahooSports: Darvin Ham called for sanity and perspective on coaching decisions. Sanity in Los Angeles? Perspective with coaching? In this NBA? With these Lakers? sports.yahoo.com/why-it-feels-l… – 1:53 PM
More on this storyline
Ham understands the pressure that exists when coaching the Lakers and LeBron James. When a report from The Athletic surfaced suggesting there was a disconnect between Ham and some of the players, it naturally fueled speculation that he could be on the hot seat a year and a half into his four-year contract. “I had like 50 texts when I checked my phone that day. I’m not on social media, so I don’t know what people are saying. But I’m getting text messages saying, ‘Hang in there. Are you OK? It’s going to be OK. I’m here for you.’ I thought somebody died. That was my initial reaction. Then someone sent me story with some unnamed sources and I was like, ‘This s–t?’ Everything is going to be alright. We’ve got a good team. We just got more work to do.” -via Bleacher Report / January 12, 2024
“You know all the other guys may listen to Darvin. That’s no disrespect to Darvin Ham, but no championship experience, no playoff experience. So, you know, if I’m a guy that been there, been to the title run a lot, why would I listen to a guy that hasn’t been there?” -via Lakers Daily / January 12, 2024
Darvin Ham has yet to win an NBA championship as a head coach, and Shaquille O’Neal said the way LeBron James and Anthony Davis deal with that hole in his resume is part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent struggles. “What I know for a fact, in the locker room, resume is important,” O’Neal said. “You mean to tell me LeBron’s gonna listen to Darvin Ham in the thick of things? I know the answer to that. I’ll let you figure it out. You think A.D. is gonna listen to Darvin Ham? -via Lakers Daily / January 12, 2024