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Steve Williams · May 11, 2019

I am hoping this is an OK move

Report: Vogel agrees to become Lakers head coach

Former Magic and Pacers coach Frank Vogel has agreed to become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Frank Vogel has agreed to a deal to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell ESPN.

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Vogel interviewed for the position on Thursday and reportedly left a good impression on general manager Rob Pelinka. Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times reports that Jason Kidd will join Vogel's staff as an assistant coach.

The 45-year old Vogel did not coach last season following two years with the Orlando Magic. He arrived in Orlando following five-plus seasons leading the Indiana Pacers, including two trips to the Eastern Conference finals in 2013 and '14.

Former Memphis Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff interviewed with the Lakers on Thursday, according to reports.

A little more than a week ago, the Lakers were thought to be close to reaching a deal with former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue. However, Lue pulled out of talks with the Lakers for the job, reportedly declining the team's three-year, $18 million offer to coach there.

The Lakers have been without a coach since Luke Walton and the team agreed to part ways shortly after the 2018-19 season ended.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

WLVCA · May 11, 2019

Frank Vogel better keep an eye over his shoulder as the Lakers also hired Jason Kidd as an assistant. I wouldn't trust Kidd of I were Vogel.

Steve Williams · May 11, 2019

WLVCA said:
Frank Vogel better keep an eye over his should as the Lakers also hired Jason Kidd as an assistant. I wouldn't trust Kidd of I were Vogel.

Im sure Kidd was hired to be the liaison between management and the King and yes if Vogel goes down then Kidd just might assume the position.
Doesn't Vogel hire his assistant staff

WLVCA · May 11, 2019

Look how good the Bucks became.....after they fired Kidd.

jadis · May 11, 2019

WLVCA said:
Look how good the Bucks became.....after they fired Kidd.

And the NETS too

jadis · May 11, 2019

They better stock up with a lot of paper cups for Kidd's out of time out antics.

jadis · May 11, 2019

The hard part is the head coach will be coaching 11 players and 1 playing sub coach, or even the main coach.

jadis · May 12, 2019

https://sports.yahoo.com/kyrie-irving-eyeing-lakers-194252990.html

Kyrie Irving reportedly eyeing playing for Lakers next season

According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst — one of the foremost LeBron Whisperers — Irving is growing more open to the possibility of signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency.

"I would’ve said that this is impossible for many months,” Windhorst said on ESPN radio. “But as time passes here and as the possibility exists that Jason Kidd could be hired as the Lakers coach, I think the possibility of Kyrie and LeBron reuniting—that door, which was deadbolted, has been un-deadbolted and has now been cracked open," he said. "It might even be opening more by the day. And I say that just because I think it’s on Kyrie’s radar, it’s on Kyrie’s board. He has had discussions with people about playing for the Lakers.”

jadis · May 12, 2019

I just heard Chris Broussard on Fox Undisputed saying: "Next season, Kyrie doesn't have to be Batman, he may not even have to be Robin, he can be Alfred."

Truth to be told, Kyrie is said to have burned the bridges with his team mates when he called them out publicly for not playing as a team and THEN called LeBron to apologize for wanting to be traded. It seems he was regretting getting out of Cleveland because his team mates did not live up to expectations. I'd be surprised if he ops in with Boston.

Steve Williams · May 12, 2019

An interesting video because at one point there was a comment made that the hire must have been approved by LeBron first. Good to know that he still has his hands in the front office

https://www.nba.com/video/2019/05/11/20190511-gametime-frank-vogel-lakers-head-coach

Steve Williams · May 12, 2019

as for Kyrie playing for the Lakers, I don't think it will work as Kyrie seems to burn bridges behind himself. However if he did would they trade Ball or Rondo

Steve Williams · May 12, 2019

WILL THE LAKERS TRADE LEBRON JAMES?

Gilles Gallant | Thu, May 9 2019, 3:33pm

From Vegas odds. An interesting read

https://www.oddsshark.com/nba/lebron-james-odds

Steve Williams · May 12, 2019

I started watching the Nuggs v Blazers early in the 2nd period. Blazers were down 19. I thought it was over. Not so as the Blazers hung around and finally took the lead and held on to a one point lead and finally won

96-93

Curry vs Curry in the conference final

jadis · May 12, 2019

Wow, amazing rally by the Blazers on the road. TJ McCollum is a Robin who became a Batman. What a guy. And Evan Turner became the Iggy of the Blazers - veteran clutch shots down the line. Tough loss at home for the Nuggets.

Steve Williams · May 12, 2019

A real bail biter in Toronto in a see saw battle

85-82 Toronto with 4:00 left in the game

Steve Williams · May 12, 2019

What a nail biter. Leonard wins it at the buzzer as the ball bounced 3 times on the rim before going in

And so the final 4 are set as Raptors win

Raptors vs Bucks

Blazers vs Warriors

Remember Bucks hold home court throughout

jadis · May 12, 2019

What a game! Kawhi is Batman. 41 points, 8 rebounds, 43 minutes. Superman too. That trickle in game winning shot, I've never seen something like that to end a game, let alone a game 7. That is worth another look. I was rooting for the Raptors, want to see Kawhi vs Giannis in the ECF. Both teams loaded with talents.

JackD201 · May 13, 2019

That ball boucing around reminded me of Tiger's Nike ball falling in after his chip on the 16th of Augusta. What a classic finish!

JackD201 · May 13, 2019

Steph and Klay vs Dame and CJ, talk about a backcourt match-up made in Heaven! Who's D will reign supreme? Woot Woot!

Giannis vs Kawhi on the other side to boot. I can't remember a final four as good as this year's. Can anybody name some? Take us on a trip down memory lane guys

jadis · May 13, 2019

JackD201 said:
Steph and Klay vs Dame and CJ, talk about a backcourt match-up made in Heaven! Who's D will reign supreme? Woot Woot!

Giannis vs Kawhi on the other side to boot. I can't remember a final four as good as this year's. Can anybody name some? Take us on a trip down memory lane guys

Jack, I can think of the 2008 final four

LAL vs SAS - Kobe, Pau vs Duncan, Parker (Spurs were the defending champions)

Boston vs Detroit - KG, Pierce, Allen vs Rip Hamilton, Billups and Prince

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