The Latest Breaking News from Frank Vogel

A social media post by Russell Westbrook makes it seem he approves of Darvin Ham being hired by the Lakers as head coach.

Darvin Ham was formally confirmed as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, the team announced in a statement. Ham, an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, joins the franchise on a multiyear deal, the team said. The 48-year-old Ham was a key assistant to Bucks…

After interviewing several candidates, the Lakers have found their next head coach.

And the Rivers rumors? Seems the players, and perhaps general manager Rob Pelinka, too, would rather see an experienced, win-now coach on the sidelines. "If LeBron could pick," the executive said, "it's pretty certain he'd pick Doc." The exec was ...

LOS ANGELES — It’s been more than six weeks since the Lakers fired coach Frank Vogel, and the picture for hiring his replacement is probably murkier than anyone involved would’ve hoped.

LOS ANGELES — Former Portland head coach Terry Stotts became the first candidate to meet with the Lakers in person Tuesday as the organization ramps up its search to replace Frank Vogel, sources confirmed to the Los Angeles Times.

The Lakers have interviewed one of their main head coaching candidates.

Terry Sotts, who is a candidate for the Lakers' head coaching job, may not be the bench leader they need.

LOS ANGELES — So, the Lakers floated their three leading candidates for coach to the media this week as a sort of trial balloon.