Lakers moving on to other candidates after talks with Lue break down

Ty Lue’s career as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach ended before it even started.

The Lakers and Lue are both moving on from each other after disagreements over the coaching staff, according to The Los Angeles Times and The Athletic. 

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report that the Lakers and Lue were at an impasse, but after five days where it looked like the partnership was imminent, the Lakers are prepared to go in another direction.

The Lakers have decided to move on from Ty Lue as they search for their next head coach, having determined he isn't the right long-term fit for the organization, according to a team source.

— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) May 8, 2019

Ty Lue and his representatives have informed the Lakers that he is moving on from trying to be hired as the Lakers' new coach, sources. Lue and his reps thanked the Lakers.

— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) May 8, 2019

The only other names left in the coaching search for the Lakers are former Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd or Miami Heat assistant coach Juwan Howard.

Earlier this week, Yahoo’s Chris Haynes reported that Frank Vogel was a candidate to join Lue’s staff but apparently one veteran head coach on his staff wasn’t enough. It also appears that the Lakers were lowballing Lue a little bit, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Ty Lue and his reps turned down the Lakers’ offer Tuesday, per league sources. LAL regrouped with an offer in the range of 3 years, $18 million today. Lue’s side pulled out of negotiations. Lue’s camp seeking 5 year deal with salary commensurate with championship resume

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 8, 2019

No matter who they hire next, it’s hard not to see this ordeal as another complete disaster for the Lakers franchise, owner Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka.