It’s official. The Los Angeles Lakers are out of NBA postseason contention. With the group that they had this season, this is not something that can happen and everyone gets away with it.
LeBron James is leading the league in scoring but this has not translated to team success. The Lakers have struggled with injuries and inconsistencies from the early weeks of the season.
The new regime has not gelled and that has led to a season that can be considered one of the most disappointing in NBA history.
Much of the talk has been centered on Russell Westbrook and his future with the franchise. Westbrook and Anthony Davis have a chance to be traded in the offseason. One thing that seems likely is the Lakers moving on from Frank Vogel.
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When he was initially hired, Vogel seemed like the right man for the job while leading the Lakers to a title. The ship has quickly sunk, and his tenure in Los Angeles might be over.
Since Phil Jackson, the Lakers have had six head coaches. Of the six, Vogel and Luke Walton lasted three years. This is the longest tenure since 2011.
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Los Angeles has struggled to find that consistent head coach to lead the franchise back to the top.
After a disastrous campaign, it looks as though they will be on the search once again. There are plenty of options out there and these three could be near the top of the list.
