REPORT: Lakers Considering Tyronn Lue As Next Coach

After reportedly being interested and then disinterested in Jason Kidd, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to actually have a head coach in mind if Luke Walton is indeed fired from his position.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said on First Take this morning that Kidd is not a candidate and then followed that up by going on his radio show and suggesting former Cleveland coach Ty Lue will get a serious look.

“They believe that Ty Lue warrants strong consideration.”

The Lakers reportedly feel another coach – not Jason Kidd – will receive "strong consideration" as a potential replacement (via @stephenasmith)

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— ESPN Los Angeles (@ESPNLosAngeles) March 25, 2019

Lue was extremely successful with the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning 61% of his regular-season games and 67% of his playoff games, and of course winning it all in 2016 with LeBron James leading the way.

After Cleveland fired Lue earlier this season, LeBron vouched for him:

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T Lue thanks for the memories and more importantly our partnership bringing a ? to that deserved city/fan base. U know how to find me ??

— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 28, 2018

Lue has a career coaching record of 128-83 record.