Amid the relentless churn of the rumor mill, the Los Angeles Lakers have only added fuel to the fire with eyebrow-raising updates. As the Lakers stumble to a 19-20 record approaching the season’s midpoint, the spotlight has intensified on their coach, Darvin Ham. Recently, he has faced constant criticism for the Lakers’ struggles. Furthermore, Ham faced backlash for what was perceived as making excuses related to missing rotational pieces and injuries.

Moreover, reports suggested a disconnect between Ham and his roster, fueling speculation of his final days with the Lakers. However, in a recent update directly from Ham himself, he affirms that he will continue leading the purple and gold. Furthermore, talking about his exit rumors, he radiates that he was unaware of them, at least in the beginning.

Darvin Ham was unaware of the rumors around him

Ham is not active on social media and doesn’t closely follow rumors. With that, he revealed that he had no awareness of the news about his alleged disconnect with the Lakers’ squad. So, when he was showered with supportive and consolidating texts, he initially could not fathom the reason, assuming that someone had passed away.

In his own words, “I had like 50 texts when I checked my phone that day. I’m not on social media, so I don’t know what people are saying. I’m getting text messages saying, ‘Hang in there. Are you OK? It’s going to be OK. I’m here for you.’ I thought somebody died. That was my initial reaction.”

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Now, as the Lakers back Darvin Ham, he can get over the critics and give his all to the team.

The Lakers’ trade prospect with the Hawks has a new twist

Ensuring they avoid the play-in games and secure ample rest for the postseason is a clear priority for the Lakers. To fast-track their playoff journey, they must swiftly conquer upcoming matches by establishing a consistent winning streak—a feat they’ve accomplished in the past and can undoubtedly achieve again.

Amidst the ongoing trade season, rumors swirl around the purple and gold contemplating a move for Dejounte Murray for speed, spark, and athleticism. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if they opted for an entirely different strategy. Additionally, the Toronto Raptors expressing interest in the guard opens up the possibility of a three-team trade.

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Adding a twist to the narrative, recent sources suggest that the Lakers may be open to trading Austin Reaves, provided they receive better value than just Murray from the Atlanta Hawks. Moreover, the Lakers could also keep their best moves until the trade deadline, like last year. Regardless, it is sure that a move is coming soon.