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UConn coach Dan Hurley turned down a lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to stay with the Huskies, aiming for a third straight NCAA title. The decision surprised many, highlighting Hurley's commitment to UConn's championship culture over a move to the NBA.

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After rumors swirled about Dan Hurley potentially becoming the head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, the UConn coach decided to decline the opportunity and remain with the Huskies basketball team [1][3]. Hurley had been approached by the Lakers for the prestigious role, with reported enticing offers, including a $70 million contract over six years [20]. Despite the allure of coaching one of the NBA's most storied franchises, Hurley ultimately chose to stay at UConn, citing a desire to continue building the championship culture he had established with the team [9][21][24].

Hurley's decision received mixed reactions widely covered in various publications and on social media platforms, with some praising him for his loyalty and commitment to the UConn program, while others speculated about the potential reasons behind his choice to decline the Lakers' offer [27][33]. Hurley's rejection of the Lakers' bid became a trending topic, with NBA fans expressing amusement and even creating memes about the situation [34][35]. Hurley's choice to prioritize UConn over the glitz and glamour of coaching LeBron James and the Lakers showcased his dedication to his current team and their pursuit of a third consecutive NCAA title [36][38][42].

As Hurley made his decision public, the Lakers, left without their first choice, have been presented with alternate candidates to consider for the vacant head coaching position, including JJ Redick and Jay Wright [39][41]. Hurley's steadfast commitment to UConn has not only reshaped the coaching landscape in NCAA basketball but also sparked discussions among fans and analysts about the Lakers' coaching search and the dynamics of college basketball versus the NBA [26][43].

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Thread Age 47 days

Number of Articles 99

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Recent Coverage

Dan Hurley Rejected the Lakers. Will LeBron Be Next?

The Ringer - 46 days ago - UConn’s head coach made a judgment call on the Lakers’ future. It might be hard for James not to do the same. A critical stretch for L.A.’s front office lies ahead.

Legendary College Basketball Coach Is Getting Some Absolute King Treatment For His Loyalty To Program

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Hurley: Lakers make 'compelling case' to be HC

ESPN - 46 days ago - UConn's Dan Hurley told ESPN the Lakers made a "compelling case" and presented a "compelling vision" for him to become the franchise's next coach. He plans to make a decision on his future Monday.

Lakers News: Major LA Decision-Makers Didn’t Know About Dan Hurley Pursuit

Sports Illustrated - 46 days ago - It appears not everyone in Los Angeles was on the same page with its now-bungled attempts to lure away the UConn champ.

Dan Hurley speaks out on spurning Lakers to stay at UConn

NY Post - 46 days ago - Dan Hurley broke his silence.

Lakers get cheap on a coaching candidate again

YardBarker - 46 days ago - The Lakers were reportedly preparing a "massive" offer for Dan Hurley. It wasn't nearly massive enough to persuade him to leave Connecticut. Hurley has won back-to-back titles at UConn in two of the most dominant NCAA Tournament runs in recent memory. His Huskies have won 12 straight March Madness games by double digits. This year, they outscored their opponents by an average of 23.3 points. In 2023, UConn gave Hurley a six-year contract worth $32.1M. The problem with the Lakers' offer is that it simply wasn't big enough. To lure away college basketball's top coach, the offer needed to do more than make Hurley the sixth-highest-paid coach in the league. Their offer gave Hurley a raise, but it was only slightly more than the salary he'd already turned down to coach at the University of Kentucky back in April. Perhaps Hurley wouldn't have left the Huskies for any amount, but by low-balling the coach, the Lakers made his decision much easier. It's not the first time this has happened to them, either. In 2019

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Sports Illustrated - 46 days ago - For most coaches, an NBA job is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but Hurley is not most coaches.

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The Epoch Times - 46 days ago -

JJ Redick not the only candidate in mix for Lakers job?

YardBarker - 46 days ago - The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on their top head coach target when Dan Hurley decided on Monday to remain at UConn. Many expect them to now pivot back to JJ Redick, but that does not sound like a given. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers are planning to interview multiple head coach candidates in hopes of hiring someone by the NBA Draft, which begins on June 26. Redick and New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego remain in the mix, but Wojnarowski makes it seem like they are not the only two receiving consideration. It is also noteworthy that Woj said the Lakers have not had a formal interview with Redick. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported last week that Redick was “the first candidate to have a face-to-face meeting with the Lakers three weeks ago.” Redick is currently covering the NBA Finals as an analyst for ESPN. In an interview last week, it seemed like he all but confirmed that he will be named the next head coach of the Lakers after the playoffs end. Yet, here were ar

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The Ringer - 46 days ago - Plus, live updates on Dan Hurley’s $70 million offer from the Lakers

Dan Hurley Spurns Lakers, Aims For UConn’s Third Straight NCAA Title

Forbes - 47 days ago - Dan Hurley turned down a lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to remain at UConn. He is looking to lead the Huskies to their third consecutive NCAA title.

Dan Hurley rejection is another humiliation for Lakers brand

Los Angeles Times - 47 days ago - Hiring a new coach should have been a slam dunk, but it was instead an airball, and the failure shows the depths to which the Lakers' reputation has fallen.

Dan Hurley Releases Statement After Turning Down Lakers to Remain at UConn

Sports Illustrated - 47 days ago - Dan Hurley issued a statement following his decision to reject the Lakers' contract offer.

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Newsweek - 47 days ago - The Los Angeles Lakers' alleged top head coaching choice is staying put, after all.

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The Seattle Times - 47 days ago - While UConn remained a favorite as Dan Hurley will return as coach, and Alabama and Iowa State are loaded, Gonzaga lurks as the No. 2 team in the early rankings.

Three reasons Dan Hurley made the right decision to stay at UConn

YardBarker - 47 days ago - All of Storrs, Connecticut breathed a sigh of relief Monday afternoon when news broke that Dan Hurley would be remaining at UConn, rebuffing a six-year, $70 million offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Few people have the opportunity to make $70 million. Even fewer have the opportunity to coach arguably the greatest basketball player ever, LeBron James. And on top of all that, Hurley would have been the coach of the NBA’s most glamorous franchise, owners of 17 NBA championships and enough retired numbers to fill a wall of Crypto.com Arena. Despite all of that, Hurley made the right decision to stay. Here are three reasons why: 1. He’s on top at UConn It’s difficult to get to the top and even harder to stay there, but Hurley somehow did it. When UConn defeated Purdue for the 2024 NCAA national title, Hurley became just the third coach in the post-John Wooden UCLA era to go back-to-back, joining Mike Krzyzewski and Billy Donovan. Hurley now has the opportunity to go for a third title in a row, something that has

Why Dan Hurley turned down Lakers’ $70 million offer to stay at UConn

NY Post - 47 days ago - Dan Hurley, who turned down a six-year, $70 million contract offer from the Lakers on Monday after days of speculation, is staying put at UConn.

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NBC news - 47 days ago - University of Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley, who guided the Huskies to back-to-back national titles, rejected an offer to join the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN and other reports.

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College Football Playoff Schedule Released

Daily Wire - 47 days ago - The 12-team college football playoff schedule gets released, and it affects the annual Army-Navy game; Caitlin Clark is left off the women's Olympic team; and UConn head coach Dan Hurley turns down the Lakers and will remain the Huskies' head coach.

Dan Hurley turns down Lakers coaching offer, will stay at Connecticut

Los Angeles Times - 47 days ago - UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley turns down the Lakers' offer to become their new head coach, forcing the team to reconsider its options.