D’Antoni To Remain Los Angeles Lakers Coach

Mike D’Antoni will be back as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach, according to The Orange County Register.

After 10 days of soul searching, the key figures in Lakers management are agreed on bringing back D’Antoni for a third season as coach, a source with knowledge of the deliberations told the Register.

The Lakers have yet to inform D’Antoni of anything, but they intend to keep him, absolving him of blame for the 27-55 finish without Bryant and Steve Nash for 141 of a possible 162 games.

If these reports are accurate, it probably means that Pau Gasol is gone and Kobe has no say in any of the team decisions. The reason I say Kobe has no say is because, it is known that Kobe does not want to play for D’Antoni. Why bring him back, knowing that your star player doesn’t want him there? It’s just a ridiculous move if true.

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak Meets With Coach D’Antoni

According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak met with coach Mike D’Antoni then vice president Jim Buss after the team was manhandled by the Clippers by 48-points to discuss the state of the team. Although nothing drastic will happen, everyone within the organization and the fans will be watching to see how the team responds.

One thing is certain, coach Mike D’Antoni is on watch.