Dan Hurley Rejected the Lakers. Will LeBron Be Next?

AP Images/Ringer illustration UConn's head coach made a judgment call on the Lakers' future. It might be hard for James not to do the same. A critical stretch for L.A.'s front office lies ahead. The Los Angeles Lakers chasing Dan Hurley is like Leonardo DiCaprio trying to date Dua Lipa. Sure, she might meet up for coffee, but he's a bit old, has a history of short-lived relationships, and can't offer any spoils that she doesn't already have. Hurley flew to Los Angeles over the weekend to meet with Lakers brass, but the aging stars, subpar supporting cast, and limited future assets had to have been a turnoff. Now that he has opted to stay with the Connecticut Huskies following his L.A. flirtation, the Lakers will need to lower their standards in their coaching search and re-target JJ Redick or a retread like James Borrego. How far can a rich history, a glamorous location, and prime-time exposure really go when underneath the Hollywood glitz, the Lakers are in reality a perennial play-in team? You can't rest on your laurels when you're no longer a title contender. Despite the individual brilliance of Anthony Davis, the Lakers posted the 17th-ranked defensive rating this past season....