*It’s not like NBA followers and Lakers followers, specifically, didn’t already suspect it was coming, but it surely’s now official. The axe lastly fell on Darvin Ham.
The Los Angeles Lakers waved farewell to their head coach after a tumultuous two-season tenure, promptly following the Purple and Gold’s unceremonious exit from the 2024 playoffs.
Hypothesis about an impending teaching shift surfaced instantly following LeBron James and firm’s defeat to the Denver Nuggets, with fingers pointing squarely at Ham’s perceived shortcomings in management and flexibility.
Regardless of the setback, Ham’s teaching stint had its silver linings, notably the crew’s commendable playoff run the earlier 12 months and their triumph within the inaugural In-Season Event final December.
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka, in a rigorously worded assertion, expressed gratitude for Ham’s contributions, highlighting the crew’s achievements whereas reaffirming the group’s steadfast dedication to delivering championship-caliber basketball.
“All of us need to thank Darvin for his dedication and positivity. Whereas this was a tough choice to make, it’s the greatest plan of action following a full overview of the season. This group will stay unwavering in its dedication to ship championship-caliber basketball to Lakers followers all over the world.”
With the teaching reins up for grabs, the Lakers are poised to entertain the likes of Mike Budenholzer, Terry Stotts, Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick, and doubtlessly Ty Lue, contingent upon his departure from the Clippers, as reported by Shams Charania.
Ham’s teaching ledger boasts a daily season file of 90-74 with the Lakers and a playoff tally of 11-12, marred by a dismal 1-8 file in opposition to the Nuggets.
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In the meantime, in a saga becoming his popularity, Patrick Beverley let his frustrations run wild following the Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff exit. In a straight-up show of a-hole-ness, Beverley flung a basketball not as soon as, however twice, at Pacers followers throughout a fateful Recreation 6. (Watch it above through the TMZ participant.)
The weird spectacle, captured on digital camera, left spectators bewildered and incensed, overshadowing the Pacers’ resounding victory, in accordance with TMZ Sports activities.
Postgame, Beverley’s antics took a weird flip as he ejected a reporter from his impromptu press convention for failing to subscribe to his podcast (watch above through X/Twitter participant). Regardless of later tweets expressing regret and a dedication to self-improvement, NBA legend Charles Barkley anticipated repercussions for Beverley, together with a possible suspension within the upcoming season.
In a shocking flip of occasions, Malinda Adams, the reporter on the receiving finish of Beverley’s ire, disclosed the guard’s apology and prolonged her gratitude, underscoring the enduring energy of kindness and charm.
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