The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be growing closer to hiring a head coach to replace the fired Darvin Ham.
While former NBA player JJ Redick was considered the front-runner to land the job last week, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday that the Lakers have been in contact with UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley about the position. It was also reported that Hurley told his Huskies players on Thursday that there is truth to the rumors.
Magic Johnson, who won five championships in a Lakers uniform, is a fan of the Lakers potentially hiring Hurley.
