Report: Los Angeles Lakers Preparing 'Massive' Contract Offer That Would Bring Dan Hurley to NBA

CINCINNATI — Dan Hurley could be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Hurley is on top of the college basketball world after winning back-to-back National Championships at UCONN. Now he's expected to receive a "massive, long-term offer" that could make him the next head coach of the Lakers.

Hurley is a gigantic Cincinnati Bengals fan and now he's headed from the East Coast to the West Coast to become the latest coach that makes the jump from college to the NBA. Get more details from Wojnarowski below:

BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Connecticut’s Dan Hurley to become the franchise’s next coach and are preparing a massive, long-term contract offer to bring the back-to-back national champion to the NBA, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/6WPrigPvAW
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 6, 2024

Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss are eager to formally discuss their vision with Hurley of marrying his dominant program --- built upon both his tactical acumen and elite player development -- to the storied Lakers’ brand, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 6, 2024