Golden State Warriors news: It has now been nearly a month since Darvin Ham got sacked by the Los Angeles Lakers. As it turns out, however, the former LA head coach might not be jobless for too long.
According to reports, Ham could now be taking his talents to the Bay Area after it was revealed that he’s had conversations with the Warriors about potentially joining Steve Kerr’s coaching staff.
Golden State Warriors: Darvin Ham Joining Dubs?
According to Warriors insider Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Golden State has been in contact with Ham about potentially hiring him as an assistant coach:
“The Warriors had some conversation with former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham in recent weeks, per league sources. That isn’t expected to materialize. But it is a signal of the Warriors’ desire to add a big-name assistant, and indications are they are in search of either a former head coach or former player to fill the role,” Slater wrote.
Slater did note, however, that talks are not expected to move forward at this point, which likely means Ham and the Warriors were unable to find common ground initially. Nevertheless, this still does not completely eliminate the possibility of Ham signing with the Dubs this summer, especially considering Golden State’s need for a new assistant coach.
Replacing Kenny Atkinson
The Warriors’ decision to speak with Ham appears to have been motivated by assistant coach Kenny Atkinson’s looming exit as the 56-year-old has emerged as the frontrunner to land the head coaching vacancy with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
“But, league sources indicate, the Warriors are contemplating a coaching staff addition regardless of whether the Cavaliers hire Atkinson, which would follow the Mike Brown and Jama Mahlalela departures in recent years and the tragic loss of Dejan Milojević this past January,” Slater wrote.
According to the report, it’s possible that Golden State hire two new assistants should Atkinson decide to leave.
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