In a stunning turn of events, the Los Angeles Lakers faced a disheartening 127-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns, leaving fans once again questioning the capabilities of head coach Darvin Ham. Even though the start of the season was rough for the Suns, as Lakers defeated them. Nothing changed in the in-season tournament where the Lakers beat the Suns again, but after this loss and past games, performance resulted rather negatively for the Lakers’ coaching staff.

Lakers fans demand answers on Ham’s coaching

As the Lakers were struggling on the court, it was Ham’s antics that took center stage. Fans went to social media platform X, to air their grievances against the head coach. A chorus of disapproval rang through tweets that interrogated his methods and leadership.

Here are some of the fan reactions:

This reaction from the fan indicates frustration and disbelief on the part of the head coach saying “Why Tf Do He Still Have a Job”

But, one fan questions Darvin Ham as a coach saying, “How is this dude coach seriously”

Another fan’s reaction combines a sense of confusion with a touch of humor as he said, “What does bro even do”

Another fan comes with the imagery of keeping hands in pockets implies a lack of engagement or involvement of Ham. “Darvin Ham doesn’t do anything but keep his hands in his pockets”

But this fan shows overall disappointment towards Ham by saying “Pathetic coach”

The Lakers’ disappointing performance, coupled with the apparent dissatisfaction among fans, raises concerns about Ham’s future with the team. When the murmurs of discontent are becoming louder, it is an important choice that has to be made by the organization in its head coaching position.

Lakers struggle to trade D’Angelo Russell amidst trade rumors

In a surprising twist, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves grappling with the challenge of trading D’Angelo Russell, whom they acquired last season. Despite his relatively recent addition to the team, Russell’s name has become a prominent figure in ongoing trade discussions, raising questions about the Lakers’ ability to secure a beneficial deal.

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According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, there is an insight into the scenario where D’Angelo Russell’s market value in the league is lower than anticipated. In the past offseason, with a two-year $36 million contract already in his back pocket, the Lakers have faced the unenviable prospect of being stuck with Russell. While this season has proven to be quite debauched for him so far, he has also shown signs of productivity, as was evident from his recent six-game stints coming off the bench.

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27-year-old Russell has had his ups and downs this season. He started the season strong but then had difficulties with his shooting and was benched after 28 games. Russell is currently averaging 14.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 0.8 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 46.3%. However, Fischer’s comments indicate that potential suitors might be unwilling to embrace the streaky, offensive-minded sixth man, inhibiting the Lakers’ attempts to reconstruct their roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis to help coach Darvin Ham.