Lakers interview Terry Stotts again; working with Russell Westbrook intrigues ex-Blazers coach, per report
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly narrowed down their head-coaching search to three candidates. Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham and former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts have advanced to the final round of interviews, according to ESPN. Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson has also been named a finalist, per The Athletic.
Stotts met with Los Angeles again on Tuesday, CBS Sports’ Bill Reiter confirms. Ham and Atkinson will also be interviewed again in the near future, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Stotts says he is intrigued with working with Russell Westbrook and feels he can make him more comfortable with his role, according to Mark Medina.