OT: Lakers Head Coaching Search

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• Lakers to interview Ettore Messina

According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Lakers have received permission from the San Antonio Spurs to interview their lead assistant coach, Ettore Messina, as a possible replacement for the recently departed Byron Scott. 3 days ago – via USA Today Sports​

• Lakers to interview Luke Walton

Marc J. Spears: Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak has called asking for permission to speak Luke Walton. Permission granted after series. 17 hours ago – via Twitter MarcJSpearsESPN​

• Lakers to interview David Blatt

Sources say the Lakers also plan to interview former Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt and have strong interest in UConn coach Kevin Ollie. Ollie grew up a Lakers fan in Southern California and has strong relationships from his playing days with stars known to interest Los Angeles in free agency this summer and beyond, such as Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. 4 hours ago – via ESPN.com​

 

[Gurleyman]

We wish it was OT

 

[CardiacAndre7]

It's a pipe dream if the Lakers think KO will be able to get KD to LA. KD wants to win now, he needs better pieces around him than what the Lakers have

 

[superjohn]

Walton with Messina being their second choice.