Report: Lakers offer Byron Scott coaching job

The Lakers have offered Byron Scott their head coaching position, according to a report from ESPN's Chris Broussard. The two sides are reportedly in negotiations. Los Angeles is the only NBA team without a head coach.

The Lakers have offered Byron Scott their head coaching position, according to a report from ESPN's Chris Broussard.

The two sides are reportedly in negotiations. Los Angeles is the only NBA team currently without a head coach.

Scott, 53, has made the playoffs four times in his 13 seasons of coaching. He has compiled a 416-251 record over stints with the New Jersey Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans).

In 2012-13, the Cavaliers fired Scott after he coached the team to a 24-58 record. Scott won three championships as a player with Los Angeles over a 10-year stretch with the team.

The Lakers went 27-55 and missed the playoffs last season. Former coach Mike D'Antoni announced his resignation in April after a two-year stint with Los Angeles.

Earlier in July, star guard Kobe Bryant strongly endorsed Scott as a possible Lakers coaching solution.

Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers have offered Byron Scott their head coaching job. The two sides are now in negotiations.

— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 25, 2014

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