Lakers preparing offer for Hurley

[NC_Uconn_Fan]

How does Karaban feel right now?

 

[bjc42]

The one saving grace I’m holding on to is there is no way Hurley convinced Karaban to come back while talking with the Lakers. That seems outside of his character

that's what I was saying on discord. doesn't feel right.

 

[bjc42]

How does Karaban feel right now?

like an idiot. betrayed.

 

[Kemba15]

The one saving grace I’m holding on to is there is no way Hurley convinced Karaban to come back while talking with the Lakers. That seems outside of his character

What makes you think he convinced him?

 

[UCMB88]

Perhaps a piece of positive news...

Lakers Set To Make Huge Offer To Dan Hurley, But He's Likely To Stay At UConn

"There’s no word on how Hurley feels about such a looming offer, though sources have told Hoops Wire they believe he is likely to remain at UConn and continue to build championship contenders."

 

[awy]

AK said hurley didn't really talk to him that much during the process. He did get paid a lot to come back so he should be fine.

 

[husky429]

The assumption that Hurley "convinced" Karaban to come back and somehow lied to him is odd. We have a stack of NIL that was promised to him, with or without the coach. He came back for that, and because he wasn't going in the first round.

 

[AntG168]

What makes you think he convinced him?

Karaban’s own words. He said something like, I’m paraphrasing, “ coach knew this is what was best for me”

 

[Matrim55]

Perhaps a piece of positive news...

Lakers Set To Make Huge Offer To Dan Hurley, But He's Likely To Stay At UConn

"There’s no word on how Hurley feels about such a looming offer, though sources have told Hoops Wire they believe he is likely to remain at UConn and continue to build championship contenders."

As has been mentioned by other posters here: Amico is a hack. If he's saying it's likely that Hurley stays, that makes me feel worse.

 

[AntG168]

The assumption that Hurley "convinced" Karaban to come back and somehow lied to him is odd. We have a stack of NIL that was promised to him, with or without the coach. He came back for that, and because he wasn't going in the first round.

It’s not an assumption. Karaban said that Hurley thought it was the best decision for him. If you think part of his reasoning for coming back wasn’t to be coached by Hurley you’re out of your mind

 

[Matrim55]

Next

 

[How Sway?!]

Sincerely doubt AD David Benedict has not had contract conversation with Hurley and his agent. Perhaps they have not gotten to the point of sending out an official offer but no way they haven't talked numbers. Also, as an FYI, they didn't announce last year's extension till June 22nd, so it ain't something new or harbinger of bad news that he hadn't signed the new one.

 

[Karmacop]

The timing makes it all 10x worse. How would we even fill out our roster? We’d be back in the basement

I don't begrudge Hurley exploring the Lakers, and won't begrudge him if he goes.

But the state of the roster COULD be horrendous if Hurley leaves and takes Kimani and/or Luke with him.

I'm not naming any names, obviously. But there has gotta be a very real possibility under this scenario that this year's 24-25 roster will be decimated with transfers out, with no real means at this late date to add anyone impactful. We're talking lower half of the BE and missing the NIT bad.

Not saying that's going to happen, but the fact that it is now within the realm of possibility is disheartening.

 

[huskyfever34]

Perhaps a piece of positive news...

Lakers Set To Make Huge Offer To Dan Hurley, But He's Likely To Stay At UConn

"There’s no word on how Hurley feels about such a looming offer, though sources have told Hoops Wire they believe he is likely to remain at UConn and continue to build championship contenders."

Thank you, I'm desperate for any good news right now whether it's a significant article or not

 

[AntG168]

Trilly said the staff is preparing for him to go.

 

[husky429]

It’s not an assumption. Karaban said that Hurley thought it was the best decision for him. If you think part of his reasoning for coming back wasn’t to be coached by Hurley you’re out of your mind

Of course he came back, in part, to be coached by Hurley. But at the end of the day, he wasn't going in the draft where he needed to be so he took the $. It's either go to UConn or find another coach to play for--which he will have ample opportunity to do if Hurley leaves.

There is no conspiracy here, Ant.

 

[navery12]

The posts from Trilly are not encouraging

 

[bjc42]

Trilly said the staff is preparing for him to go.

yep saw that too. maybe preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best

 

[Kemba15]

Trilly said the staff is preparing for him to go.

Where did he say this

 

[UCTitleTown]

Do we lose Bill Murray too???

 

[bjc42]

Where did he say this

discord

 

[ZooCougar]

Lol, you don't think that Hurley wasn't in contact with the Lakers prior to that off the cuff comment, right? I mean Hurley didn't just go "Golly, Geno's right!" After last night's roadshow, reach out to the Lakers, and be in an in-depth negotiation with with them this morning, right?

Don’t care.

 

[GoConn]

The posts from Trilly are not encouraging

UGH it sounds like its over

 

[greenday61892]

The leak/story coming from Woj as an NBA guy almost means it is via the Lakers and it included a LOT more details on what the Lakers are doing, possible Lakers-based reasoning and that they are working up an offer. And as I've said the timing WREAKS of Lakers 'pay attention to US' behavior coming on the eve of game 1 of the NBA finals. Now this gets mentioned on the telecast and the Lakers & LeBron stay relevant.

Silver lining there is that press strategy could mean this is more of a headline play than an actual imminent deal. The JJ Reddick rumor was played out and had turned to mostly negative response. And unlike typical Woj bombs which are done deals this is news of an offer.

This is a really good point. If true, surprised Woj took the bait. Has he been known to feed into narcissistic attention grabs in addition to his breaking news?

 

[metsfan2323]

Sincerely doubt AD David Benedict has not had contract conversation with Hurley and his agent. Perhaps they have not gotten to the point of sending out an official offer but no way they haven't talked numbers. Also, as an FYI, they didn't announce last year's extension till June 22nd, so it ain't something new or harbinger of bad news that he hadn't signed the new one.

and it's not like AD Dave has control over the checkbook, he has a boss too. Hopefully the events of today help the powers that be find more money.