Lakers Coaching Rumors: Kings Met With Luke Walton, Finalizing Multi-Year Deal To Become Head Coach
Luke Walton, Lakers
Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Luke Walton, the Sacramento Kings requested an interview after firing head coach Dave Joerger.

Even before Walton’s eventual firing after three seasons, the 39-year-old head coach was already linked to some young teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers.

As general manager Rob Pelinka reportedly will conduct the team’s coaching search, it appears Walton will not be on the market for long.

Kings general manager Vlade Divac met with Walton and are finalizing a multi-year deal, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic:

When Walton returned to the Lakers prior to the 2016-17 NBA season, the thought process was he was a young head coach who could grow with the young core. As the Lakers improved by nine wins in each of his first two seasons, the expectations changed when LeBron James signed.

If Walton is officially the new Kings head coach, they provide him a similar opportunity to what he initially had with the Lakers. Hopefully for Walton, the Kings — who have not had much stability either — will give him the necessary time to develop the young core into playoff contenders.

You May Also Like

NBA Rumors: Adam Silver Warns Time Is ‘Running Out’ For December Start In 2020-21 Season

While NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been receiving constant praise due to his handling of the coronavirus…

Lakers Rumors: Rick Fox Could See Kobe Finishing Career Elsewhere

[new_royalslider id=”244″] It is widely assumed that Kobe Bryant’s two-year extension that…

Lakers Rumors: Russell Westbrook Played Through Back Issues Vs. Bucks

For the first time this season, Russell Westbrook missed a game as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers as he sat out the team’s…

Lakers Rumors: Lonzo Ball And Family Considering ‘Folding’ Big Baller Brand

Earlier this week, Lonzo Ball cut ties with Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster when roughly $1.5 million was unaccounted…