Report: Luke Walton ‘will definitely finish season’ as Lakers coach

Despite another loss, this to a basement-dwelling squad, the Los Angeles Lakers are sticking with head coach Luke Walton for at least the remainder of the season, according to a report by Brad Turner at the Los Angeles Times. There have been no internal discussions about an ouster for Walton after the 117-113 loss Tuesday to the Atlanta Hawks and a source said he "will definitely finish the season," per the report. Front office united in decision Sources told Turner, per the report, that owner Jeanie Buss, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka are all united in keeping Walton for the rest of the season.