Luke Walton rumors, news

Luke Walton news, rumors

  • ‘I wanted to fire Luke Walton’: Magic Johnson drops massive truth bomb on why he left Lakers
    • ‘I wanted to fire Luke Walton’: Magic Johnson drops massive truth bomb on why he left Lakers
    Magic Johnson shocked the basketball world back in 2019 when he announced his decision to step down as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations. It was an unexpected development for both the organization and Johnson, who himself had just been at the helm for two years before his abrupt exit. As it turns […] The post ‘I wanted to fire Luke Walton’: Magic Jo...2022
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  • • Luke Walton spills on Lakers icon Kobe Bryant punishment for ‘smelling like alcohol’ in practice
    Kobe Bryant took practice very seriously. As a matter of fact, the Los Angeles Lakers icon treated everything basketball-related with a certain sense of solemnity. Former teammate Luke Walton had to learn this the hard way, and it was a lesson that the Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach will never forget. Back in 2016, Walton went […] The post Luke Walton spills on Lakers icon Kobe Bryant p...2022
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  • The time Luke Walton came to practice hung over and Kobe went at him
    • The time Luke Walton came to practice hung over and Kobe went at him
    Kobe smelled weakness and went at him....2022
  • Report: Cavaliers hiring Luke Walton as assistant coach
    • Report: Cavaliers hiring Luke Walton as assistant coach
    Luke Walton played so well for the Cavalier, he became the namesake of Zach Lowe's "Luke Walton All-Stars."...2022
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Luke Walton injury and suspension

  • Kings upset with Jonas Valanciunas over Chimezie Metu injury
    • Kings upset with Jonas Valanciunas over Chimezie Metu injury
    Valanciunas ended up earning a technical foul but not a flagrant foul. Kings head coach Luke Walton later expressed displeasure over the incident....2021
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  • • Early season struggles prepared Kings for NBA restart
    The young Sacramento Kings squad started the 2019-20 season on a rough patch. De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III were sidelined due to various injuries. As such, head coach Luke Walton had to make some playbook adjustments. In retrospect, the Kings’ early-season struggles may have been a blessing in disguise. Walton revealed that the Kings’ […] The post Early season struggl...2020
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  • • Marvin Bagley III evolving into a ‘positionless’ player, per Luke Walton
    Sacramento Kings sophomore Marvin Bagley III has missed majority of the 2019-20 season due to a foot injury. However, he will reportedly join the team when the season resumes later this month. According to Jason Jones of The Athletic, Kings coach Luke Walton said the former no.2 overall pick has looked good in their workouts, […] The post Marvin Bagley III evolving into a ‘positionless...2020
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  • • Harry on! Kings' Giles records first career triple-double
    Kings big man Harry Giles III recorded his first double-double on Saturday, helping his team pull off an improbable 112-103 victory over the Clippers at Staples Center. Giles posted 14 points and 12 rebounds in 31 minutes, proving his worth on both ends of the floor as starting center. He started the 2019-20 season with very limited playing time, and his recent surge has caught the attention of Sa...2020
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  • • Luka Doncic, Luke Walton differ on nature of verbal exchange
    Luka Doncic and Luke Walton appeared to exchange some tense words during Wednesday’s showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings, but the two arrived at distinctly different perspectives on what transpired. At the end of the third quarter of the Mavericks’ 130-111 road victory, Walton was assessed a technical foul. Footage of the incident suggests Walton had issues with how official...2020
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  • • Kings' big man Richaun Holmes out at least 2-3 weeks
    Sacramento Kings big man Richaun Holmes will be re-evaluated in two-to-three weeks due to a right shoulder injury, the team announced on Sunday, as relayed by Jason Jones of The  Athletic. Holmes recently underwent imaging that revealed an injury to his shoulder joint, with the 26-year-old now likely to miss several games. The team originally termed the injury as a shoulder strain. Holmes is enjoy...2020
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  • • De’Aaron Fox expected to return Tuesday for Kings
    As the Kings continue to battle for a playoff spot, they’ll get a boost on Tuesday, according to James Ham of NBC Sports California, who writes that point guard De’Aaron Fox is expected to return to Sacramento’s lineup. Kings head coach Luke Walton confirmed to Ham that the plan is for Fox to suit up and play against the Hornets in Charlotte on Tuesday, barring a setback. It will be his first game...2019
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  • • LeBron James to miss Warriors game due to soreness
    LeBron James returned from his groin injury a game earlier than expected, and that may have cost him an appearance against the Golden State Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Saturday evening that LeBron would miss the team’s game later that night against the Warriors due to “load management.” Lakers head coach Luke Walton said LeBron felt pretty sore. James injured his groin on Christm...2019
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  • • Luke Walton provides encouraging update on LeBron James
    LeBron James hasn’t played a game for the Los Angeles Lakers since suffering a groin injury Christmas Day, but his return to the court will come soon. On Tuesday, Lakers head coach Luke Walton provided an encouraging update indicating just that. “I don’t think he’s going full out yet,” Walton said, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "Haven’t really seen him drive the lane and tomahawk dunk on anyone but ...2019
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  • • LeBron James' camp wants Luke Walton out as Lakers head coach, per report
    LeBron James has missed the last 15 games with a groin injury...2019
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Luke Walton lifestyle

  • • Knicks' Decision to Hire Hornacek a Surprise, but Just What Phil Jackson Wanted
    2016
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  • • Road Warriors: Behind the Scenes of Golden State's Trip into NBA History
    2015
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  • • Will Golden State Warriors Have More Wins Than Philadelphia 76ers' Have Losses?
    2015
  • • With NBA Title in Hand, Warriors Now Face the Hard Part...Defending Their Crown
    2015
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  • • Finding Lamar Odom: Tracking Down the Elusive and Recently Embattled Former Star
    2015
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Timeline

  • 2022
    "Cavaliers hiring Luke Walton as assistant coach under JB Bickerstaff, per report"

  • 2021
    "Kings' Luke Walton addresses report that Marvin Bagley III refused to enter game vs. Suns"

  • 2020
    "Kings head coach Luke Walton bitterly joked for Luka Doncic to sign his autograph for one of the referees for Wednesday night’s title."

  • 2019
    "A woman who alleged that Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton sexually assaulted her in 2014, has filed court documents to drop her civil lawsuit."

  • 2018
    "LaVar Ball expressed his frustration with Luke Walton, saying the Lakers coach doesn't have control of the team and the players don't want to play for him."

  • 2017
    "LaVar Ball confirmed that he met with the Lakers' front office recently to discuss his criticisms of head coach Luke Walton, saying of the meeting, "It's about coming together and to get a solution to this problem."

  • 2016
    "The Lakers introduced their new head coach, Luke Walton, on Tuesday."

  • 2015
    "Golden State Warriors interim head coach Luke Walton has led the team to a record-setting 19-0 start, but the record books will not reflect that fact."

  • 2014
    "Bryant did well enough that some of the other guys on that roster wound up becoming parts of Lakers glory: Lamar Odom, Luke Walton, Andrew Bynum and Sasha Vujacic were NBA champions three years later."

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Luke Walton Trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • 3 ideal midseason trade destinations for Harrison Barnes
    The Sacramento Kings are a mess, and such disarray can lead to a team selling at the NBA trade deadline. If the Kings, who recently fired coach Luke Walton, embark on such move, forward Harrison Barnes is a prime candidate to get shipped. The 29-year-old forward continues to be a quietly productive scorer. Barnes is […] The post 3 ideal midseason trade destinations for Harrison Barnes appear...2021
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  • Report: Alvin Gentry joined Kings as assistant coach over higher salary with 76ers
    • Report: Alvin Gentry joined Kings as assistant coach over higher salary with 76ers
    Former Kings coach Luke Walton was on the hot seat for years....2021
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  • • 3 ideal midseason trade destinations for Buddy Hield
    Somehow, someway Buddy Hield is still a member of the Sacramento Kings. This bewilderment derives from the ongoing trade rumors concerning the University of Oklahoma product, Kings’ head coach Luke Walton moving him to the bench and the team’s continued playoff shortcomings. Lo and behold, we have another Buddy Hield trade rumor courtesy of HoopsHype’s […] The post 3 ideal ...2021
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  • • Kings retain coach Luke Walton after second losing season; GM confident he'll 'get us back to the playoffs'
    Despite Walton having two years left on his contract worth $11.5M, bringing him back was a 'basketball decision'...2021
  • Report: Luke Walton safe as Kings’ coach, at least for now
    • Report: Luke Walton safe as Kings’ coach, at least for now
    Part of the reason is he is still owed $11.5 million on his contract....2021
  • • Kings’ De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield challenged to live up to their contracts
    The Sacramento Kings suffered another drubbing this time against the Los Angeles Clippers to snag their eighth loss of the season. After the game, Kings head coach Luke Walton criticized the efforts of the team, most especially to its backcourt duo of De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield. “I think that as two of our guys […] The post Kings’ De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield challenged to l...2021
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  • De'Aaron Fox downplays Marvin Bagley trade rumors: 'It hasn't been brought up'
    • De'Aaron Fox downplays Marvin Bagley trade rumors: 'It hasn't been brought up'
    The Kings point guard explained that he spoke with Bagley and coach Luke Walton to quickly make sure that there was no real tension and then they all proceeded with business as usual....2021
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  • • Report: Buddy Hield No Longer Answering Luke Walton’s Calls
    Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, whether playing as a sixth man or starter, has proven himself to be one of the NBA’s premier shooters. His talent level is the reason why he was able to secure a four-year contract extension worth up to $106 million last October. However, that contract apparently hasn’t pacified Hield, who […] The post Report: Buddy Hield No Longer Answering Lu...2020
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  • • Kings coach Luke Walton has watched every episode of Tiger King on Netflix
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sacramemeto Kings (@sacramentokings) on Jan 27, 2020 at 1:19pm PST Here’s the Sacramento Bee answering the question you’ve all been asking: how much of the Netflix show “Tiger King” has Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton watched? During a conference call with reporters Wednesday, Walton offered … Continue reading "King...2020
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  • • Harry on! Kings' Giles records first career triple-double
    Kings big man Harry Giles III recorded his first double-double on Saturday, helping his team pull off an improbable 112-103 victory over the Clippers at Staples Center. Giles posted 14 points and 12 rebounds in 31 minutes, proving his worth on both ends of the floor as starting center. He started the 2019-20 season with very limited playing time, and his recent surge has caught the attention of Sa...2020
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Luke Walton stats and results

  • • Luke Walton lashes out on Kings’ poor ‘3rd quarter’ against Suns
    Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton didn’t hold back in criticizing his team’s terrible third quarter performance against the Phoenix Suns. What was supposed to be a close second half turned into a disgrace as the Kings were limited by the Suns to just 12 points in the entire third quarter. Evaluating the Kings’ “disgusting” […] The post Luke Walton lashes o...2021
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  • • RUMOR: Luke Walton’s future with Kings after poor performance in first half of season
    Despite a promising 3-2 start to the 2020-21 NBA season, Luke Walton and the Sacramento Kings have since fallen back to earth and are once again bottom-feeders in the Western Conference. Heading to the All-Star break, the team is just 14-22 on the campaign, which puts them at 13th in the standings. With the team […] The post RUMOR: Luke Walton’s future with Kings after poor performance...2021
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  • • Jonas Valanciunas’ ‘dangerous play’ results in broken wrist for Kings player Chimezie Metu
    Sunday night’s matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies involved a bit of a heated moment between Chimezie Metu and Jonas Valanciunas. The (semi/almost) altercation ultimately led to Metu suffering a broken wrist in a play that has been called out by Sacramento head coach Luke Walton. Metu poesterized Valanciunas late in the […] The post Jonas Valanciunas’ &...2021
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  • • Harry on! Kings' Giles records first career triple-double
    Kings big man Harry Giles III recorded his first double-double on Saturday, helping his team pull off an improbable 112-103 victory over the Clippers at Staples Center. Giles posted 14 points and 12 rebounds in 31 minutes, proving his worth on both ends of the floor as starting center. He started the 2019-20 season with very limited playing time, and his recent surge has caught the attention of Sa...2020
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  • • Luka Doncic, Luke Walton differ on nature of verbal exchange
    Luka Doncic and Luke Walton appeared to exchange some tense words during Wednesday’s showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings, but the two arrived at distinctly different perspectives on what transpired. At the end of the third quarter of the Mavericks’ 130-111 road victory, Walton was assessed a technical foul. Footage of the incident suggests Walton had issues with how official...2020
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  • • Luka Doncic: Luke Walton ‘Said Something I Didn’t Like About Me’
    Kings head coach Luke Walton bitterly joked for Luka Doncic to sign his autograph for one of the referees for Wednesday night’s title. Doncic and Walton exchanged words, and the 20-year-old told the media he didn’t appreciate what had been said. Luka finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in his return to […] The post Luka Doncic: Luke Walton ‘Said Something...2020
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  • • Luka Doncic: Luke Walton ‘Said Something I Didn’t Like About Me’
    Kings head coach Luke Walton bitterly joked that Luka Doncic should sign an autograph for one of the referees in Wednesday night’s tilt. Doncic and Walton exchanged words, and the 20-year-old NBA All-Star told the media he didn’t appreciate what had been said. Luka finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in his […] The post Luka Doncic: Luke Walton ‘Said Some...2020
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  • • Former Laker Luke Walton has great explanation for why he got along with Kobe Bryant
    Luke Walton had a funny explanation for why he got along so well with Kobe Bryant. Walton, the head coach of the Sacramento Kings, played with Kobe on the Lakers from 2003-2011. Walton was a starter for a few of the lean post-Shaq/pre-Pau seasons, but otherwise a bench player. Talking ahead of the Kings’ game against the Clippers Thursday night, Walton said he and Kobe got along well because Walto...2020
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  • • Report: Kent Bazemore not planning to pursue buyout from Kings
    Kent Bazemore is headed to a non-contending team, but he is in no hurry to jump ship. On Saturday, the veteran was traded by the Portland Trail Blazers to the Sacramento Kings for Trevor Ariza, Caleb Swanigan, and Wenyan Gabriel. Also sent to the Kings were Anthony Tolliver and two second-round picks. Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports reported that Bazemore has no plans to pursue a buyout from the Kin...2020
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  • • Kings' big man Richaun Holmes out at least 2-3 weeks
    Sacramento Kings big man Richaun Holmes will be re-evaluated in two-to-three weeks due to a right shoulder injury, the team announced on Sunday, as relayed by Jason Jones of The  Athletic. Holmes recently underwent imaging that revealed an injury to his shoulder joint, with the 26-year-old now likely to miss several games. The team originally termed the injury as a shoulder strain. Holmes is enjoy...2020
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Luke Walton parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Jonas Valanciunas’ ‘dangerous play’ results in broken wrist for Kings player Chimezie Metu
    2021
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  • • Luke Walton shares awesome Kobe Bryant story
    Luke Walton has plenty of fond memories to look back upon when he remembers Kobe Bryant. The Sacramento Kings coached shared one of his favorite moments with his former teammates and it captures Bryant perfectly. Walton shared how, by skipping college, Bryant lost out on the chance to compete in a lot of drinking games. So, Walton taught Bryant how to play quarters when the teammates traveled toge...2020
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  • • Luke Walton has hilarious reaction to father Bill eating lit cupcake
    National treasure Bill Walton made headlines for biting into a cupcake with the candle on it still lit Saturday night, and his son Luke is apparently relaxed about it. Luke Walton, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, confirmed that his father’s behavior didn’t really have precedent from his childhood. However, he was also thoroughly unsurprised that it happened. Walton is a bit odd, but it makes...2019
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  • LaVar Ball Torches Luke Walton, Lakers Amid Lonzo Ball Trade Rumors
    • LaVar Ball Torches Luke Walton, Lakers Amid Lonzo Ball Trade Rumors
    LaVar Ball is back. The loudmouthed father of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball has been relatively quiet ever... »...2019
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  • • LaVar Ball blasts Luke Walton, says Anthony Davis ‘not a winner’
    LaVar Ball is back at it with his old antics, and this time around the outspoken father of Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball is zeroing in on embattled coach Luke Walton and Anthony Davis. The elder Ball’s latest tirade stems from how his son has become a central figure in the Lakers’ pursuit of Davis and likely will be part of any deal bringing the New Orleans Pelicans superstar to L.A. LaVar B...2019
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  • • Jason Kidd reportedly a candidate to replace Luke Walton
    Luke Walton’s grasp on the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching job reportedly has weakened in recent weeks, and a big name is being touted as his potential replacement. Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher speculates that if the Lakers do indeed cut Walton loose, former Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd should be considered a legitimate candidate. Bucher addressed the rumblings of a potenti...2019
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  • • Lonzo Ball could reportedly miss significant time with ankle injury
    Lonzo Ball could miss significant time after spraining his ankle in Saturday’s loss to the Rockets, according to Bill Oram of The Athletic. The injury occurred midway through the third quarter when Ball collided with James Ennis. It caused an instant momentum shift, as the Lakers, who were leading by 17 points, fell to Houston in overtime. Ball was taken to an area hospital, where X-rays were nega...2019
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  • • Lakers 'angry, disappointed' with LaVar Ball for Luke Walton comments
    The LA Lakers have been careful with how they have addressed LaVar Ball’s criticisms in public, but they have apparently been rather irked in private.ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported on Thursday that the Lakers were “angry and disappointed” with LaVar, the boisterous father of star rookie Lonzo Ball, for recently saying that head coach Luke Walton had lost control of the team. President of basketb...2018
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  • Notas de carretera: Lonzo, Frye, Ingram, Payton II/Bryant
    • Notas de carretera: Lonzo, Frye, Ingram, Payton II/Bryant
    Luke Walton con la actualidad del equipo....2018
  • • Jordan Clarkson will not miss being around LaVar Ball
    Jordan Clarkson does not sound like he will miss being around the father of former teammate Lonzo Ball.Clarkson was dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers along with Larry Nance Jr. in the trade that saw Isaiah Thomas and Channing Frye head to the Lakers. The change of scenery for Clarkson and Nance includes not having LaVar Ball around anymore.Clarkson was asked if he will miss being around Lonzo’s fat...2018
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Top Luke Walton news

  • • Lakers Introduce New Head Coach Luke Walton
    2016
  • • Lakers Start Season With Shootout Win Over Rockets
    A collective effort helped the Lakers begin the Luke Walton era with victory....2016
  • • Russell Westbrook Reportedly Will Consider Signing with New York Knicks in 2017
    2016
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  • • LaVar: Lakers 'don't want to play for' Walton
    LaVar Ball expressed his frustration with Luke Walton, saying the Lakers coach doesn't have control of the team and the players don't want to play for him. Ball also said he is confident that LeBron James will be coming to the Lakers this offseason....2018
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  • • Sports World Reacts to Hiring of Luke Walton
    People from around the world of sports reacted to the Lakers' hiring of Luke Walton....2016
  • • Stephen Curry Comments on Possibility of Breaking Kobe Bryant's 81-Point Game
    2016
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  • • Walton 'Excited' to Become Lakers' Head Coach
    Luke Walton gave his thoughts on taking the Lakers' head coaching job, while Golden State's players expressed their admiration for their associate coach....2016
  • • Luke Walton Will Not Get Credited With Warriors Wins As Interim Head Coach
    2015
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  • • Sources: Lakers asked LaVar to tone it down
    2017
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  • • Magic Johnson Says Lakers Should Chase LeBron James, Kevin Durant, DeMar DeRozan
    2016
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  • • Steve Kerr Announces Return to Warriors: Latest Comments and Reaction
    2016
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  • • Luke Walton Reportedly Could Get Credit for Warriors Wins as NBA Examines Policy
    2015
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  • • Finding Lamar Odom: Tracking Down the Elusive and Recently Embattled Former Star
    2015
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  • • An Oral History of the 2003-2004 Los Angeles Lakers, the First Super Team
    2015
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Luke Walton fantasy rankings and news

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Luke Walton schedule, game

  • • RUMOR: Mark Jackson among 3 finalists named for Kings head coaching job
    It looks like the Sacramento Kings are progressing nicely in search for their next head coach. After firing head coach Luke Walton earlier in the 2021-22 season and parting ways with interim coach Alvin Gentry after they missed the playoffs once again, the Kings have trimmed down their coaching candidates to just three. Former Golden […] The post RUMOR: Mark Jackson among 3 finalists named f...2022
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  • Kings head coach Alvin Gentry blasts 'ridiculous' performance in loss to Grizzlies
    • Kings head coach Alvin Gentry blasts 'ridiculous' performance in loss to Grizzlies
    Gentry took over as HC after Luke Walton was fired last month. Sacramento has gone 7-10 since the coaching change and now sits 12th in the Western Conference, well outside of the playoff bubble....2021
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  • • 3 reasons the Kings are improving after firing Luke Walton
    The Sacramento Kings have not reached the playoffs since 2006 despite the presence of talented players like Kevin Martin, DeMarcus Cousins and De’Aaron Fox. Over the last few years, Luke Walton was in the middle of numerous controversies because of the subpar performance of the Kings during his tenure. Just last week, the organization let […] The post 3 reasons the Kings are improving ...2021
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  • • 3 things the Kings need to do to salvage the franchise
    The Sacramento Kings fired Luke Walton on Sunday and promoted Alvin Gentry as interim head coach. Gentry became Sacramento’s 12th head coach in 16 seasons and Walton became the latest casualty after starting out 6-11 on the new campaign. Walton actually ended his tenure as the second winningest coach in franchise history, with a 68-93 […] The post 3 things the Kings need to do to salva...2021
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  • Report: Luke Walton on hot seat, could lose job if Kings’ slide continues
    • Report: Luke Walton on hot seat, could lose job if Kings’ slide continues
    There is pressure to make the playoffs in Sacramento....2021
  • • 3 ideal midseason trade destinations for Buddy Hield
    2021
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  • • Kings retain coach Luke Walton after second losing season; GM confident he'll 'get us back to the playoffs'
    2021
  • • Luke Walton to stay on as Kings coach for next season
    Despite the fact that the Sacramento Kings missed out on the playoffs yet again this year, the front office’s confidence in head coach Luke Walton remains steadfast. So much so, that the Kings have reportedly decided to keep Walton on for the coming season. This report comes via James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area: […] The post Luke Walton to stay on as Kings coach for next season appeare...2021
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  • • Jonas Valanciunas’ ‘dangerous play’ results in broken wrist for Kings player Chimezie Metu
    2021
  • • De’Aaron Fox’s anti-All-Star stance isn’t enough to keep Luke Walton in check
    Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox hasn’t exactly been winning over votes on the first two ballot returns for the 2021 All-Star Game scheduled in State Farm Arena next month. Perhaps his earlier anti-All-Star game sentiments have something to do with that. Despite the controversy, Kings head coach Luke Walton says he will be strongly campaigning […] The post De’Aaron Fox&#...2021
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Luke Walton rumors, scandals

  • • Report: Kings coach Luke Walton considered ‘safe’ amid Vlade Divac exit
    Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton is reportedly safe from getting fired despite general manager Vlade Divac shockingly stepping down on Friday, per Sam Amick of The Athletic. Walton just completed his first season with the Kings. The team went 31-41 and missed the playoffs for the 14th straight year. Source also tells @TheAthleticNBA that […] The post Report: Kings coach Luke Walton co...2020
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  • • Sexual assault lawsuit against Kings coach Luke Walton dropped
    The woman who alleged Kings coach Luke Walton of sexual assault in a 2017 incident has dropped her lawsuit against him, according to a report from TMZ Sports.  Former television sports reporter Kelli Tennant alleged Walton forced himself on her in a Santa Monica hotel room. The suit stated she was “in shock and fear” at the advances and thought she was going to be raped. Walton, who was an assista...2019
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  • Report: Woman drops sexual-assault lawsuit against Kings coach Luke Walton
    • Report: Woman drops sexual-assault lawsuit against Kings coach Luke Walton
    The NBA closed its investigation into Kings coach Luke Walton – whom Kelli Tennant sued, alleging sexual assault – without finding wrongdoing....2019
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  • • Woman drops sex assault suit vs. Kings' Walton
    2019
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  • • Charles Barkley: It’s Magic Johnson’s fault if Lakers don’t make playoffs
    The Los Angeles Lakers are on the outside looking in at postseason picture in the competitive Western Conference at the All-Star break, and Charles Barkley believes Magic Johnson should be blamed if the team fails to turn around their season and make the playoffs. Barkley, in an appearance Thursday on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” argued that the Lakers president of basketball operations so co...2019
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  • • Jason Kidd reportedly a candidate to replace Luke Walton
    2019
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  • • Jeanie Buss continues to show support for Luke Walton
    The Los Angeles Lakers not surprisingly have struggled during LeBron James’ absence, going 5-9 since the superstar went down with a groin injury during a Dec. 25 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Despite the legitimate built-in reason for the Lakers’ rough patch, rumors suggest coach Luke Walton’s job may not be safe. In light of speculation Walton may be on the hot seat, Lakers co-owner and...2019
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  • • Report: Luke Walton still has the backing of Lakers owner
    The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped from a top-four seed on Christmas Day to completely out of the Western Conference Playoffs in a matter of less than a month. It’s obvious that the loss of LeBron James to a groin injury has played a role in this free fall. Los Angeles boasts a 3-7 record since James suffered said injury in a blowout win over the Warriors. This has led to speculation that head co...2019
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  • • Buss: Entire Lakers’ organization behind Walton
    Lakers ownership and management continue to voice their support for Luke Walton, with controlling owner Jeanie Buss the latest to praise the club’s head coach. As Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN details, Buss was asked on Tuesday whether Walton will remain the Lakers’ head coach through the season and the 2018 offseason, and she essentially dismissed the idea that it’d even be up for debate.“Luke Walton is...2018
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  • Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson tweet support for Lakers coach Luke Walton after LaVar Ball’s comments
    • Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson tweet support for Lakers coach Luke Walton after LaVar Ball’s comments
    David Fizdale-LeBron James speculation was apparently tipping point...2018
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