Lakers preparing offer for Hurley
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Interesting take from sports biz guy Joe Pomp on his podcast - How UConn’s Dan Hurley Used The Media To Gain Leverage In Contract Negotiations — The Joe Pomp Show — Overcast.
Because they thought they could woo him after he and his agent expressed "interest"
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Hurley: Rejecting Lakers was not 'leverage play'
Dan Hurley told "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz" that the rejection of the Lakers' offer was not a leverage play, noting he has a deal in place at UConn that will make him the highest-paid coach in college basketball.
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Who was it that reported we hadn't discussed his extension prior to the Lakers interest? I want their head on a pike
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I think it was Dana O'Neill that reported he didn't have a new contract on the tableHurley: Rejecting Lakers was not 'leverage play'
Dan Hurley told "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz" that the rejection of the Lakers' offer was not a leverage play, noting he has a deal in place at UConn that will make him the highest-paid coach in college basketball.
Who was it that reported we hadn't discussed his extension prior to the Lakers interest? I want their head on a pike
Methinks she fired off a hastily written tweet that wasn't accurate.
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Hurley: Rejecting Lakers was not 'leverage play'
Dan Hurley told "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz" that the rejection of the Lakers' offer was not a leverage play, noting he has a deal in place at UConn that will make him the highest-paid coach in college basketball.
Who was it that reported we hadn't discussed his extension prior to the Lakers interest? I want their head on a pike
Not totally sure I believe this.
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The problem there is the leak of the contract offer. If Hurley wasn't their top target, what would they have done if he accepted the offer?
I do think he was seriously considering the offer from everything that's been reported about it, esp e.g. Karaban saying that Hurley called him and discussed in detail the pro and cons of the decision. It's just that after seriously thinking about it, was obvious that the Lakers situation isn't actually all that good, and it's more of a limerence vs love situation.
But it's also likely true that the Lakers were not actually as serious about giving DH the reins as woj said. It wasn't a total commitment and DH probably felt that from their face to face.
But it's also likely true that the Lakers were not actually as serious about giving DH the reins as woj said. It wasn't a total commitment and DH probably felt that from their face to face.
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He certainly hasn't earned it, I don't know why the Lakers would want him.
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They probably don’t want him, Lebron does.
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I think there will soon be real smoke about whether LeBron stays or not. Honestly their HC matters less than what LeBron does and probably doesn't impact the West much, which if we are being honest is part of why Hurley is still a Husky.
If you are LeBron, why not go to one of the real West contenders that has a legit shot at the title next year?
1. I'd prefer Golden State for one last title run for both Curry and LeBron - that would make the regular season most entertaining.
2. Basketball or roster-wise MN or OKC might make the most sense
On good news front, Celtics and Joe Mazzula winning the title is a great keep-away for arguably the most attractive (to Hurley) NBA job.
If you are LeBron, why not go to one of the real West contenders that has a legit shot at the title next year?
1. I'd prefer Golden State for one last title run for both Curry and LeBron - that would make the regular season most entertaining.
2. Basketball or roster-wise MN or OKC might make the most sense
On good news front, Celtics and Joe Mazzula winning the title is a great keep-away for arguably the most attractive (to Hurley) NBA job.
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I don't understand why they're letting a 40 year old make decisions for them. Nothing about it makes sense.
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Agreed. Makes no sense.
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The Lakers are about whatever draws the most eyeballs & press coverage, sometimes that's great players and winning, other times it is overpaying for marquee players that keep the stands full and the press engaged. The Hurley news dropping on eve of finals is the one true conspiracy of the situation. So they'll try to make LeBron stay and be happy via coach selection, Bronny draft etc... because LeBron is still at the top of NBA player popularity.