The Lakers are expected to take a significant step in their search for a new head coach soon.
ESPN reported on Monday that the Lakers will start contacting coaching candidates “in the coming days.”
The report, which cited unnamed sources, added that the Lakers’ initial focus will be on assistants and former NBA head coaches they aren’t as familiar with before mentioning the initial interview list is expected to include assistant coaches such as the Miami Heat’s Chris Quinn and the New Orleans Pelicans’ James Borrego.