Revealed: Lakers Offer $100 Million to 51-year-old for 8-years contract.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching search has taken a surprising turn with UConn head coach Dan Hurley emerging as the frontrunner, despite earlier indications that JJ Redick was nearly assured the position.

According to reports, Hurley was scheduled to meet with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka last Friday, signaling serious interest from the Lakers’ organization.

Lakers insider Anthony Irwin revealed that the team is preparing an eight-year, $100 million offer for Hurley. This proposed contract is a substantial increase from the six-year, $32 million extension Hurley signed with UConn last summer, underscoring the Lakers’ commitment to securing his services. If Hurley accepts, he would become one of the highest-paid head coaches in the NBA, joining the ranks of Steve Kerr, Gregg Popovich, Erik Spoelstra, Monty Williams, and Mike Budenholzer, all of whom earn over $10 million annually. The size of the offer could place Hurley among the top three highest-paid coaches in the league.

While initial reports suggested Hurley might prefer to stay at UConn due to the security and success he has built there, the magnitude of the Lakers’ offer could be too tempting to refuse. Accepting the position would fulfill Hurley’s long-standing ambition to coach in the NBA, despite the high-pressure environment that comes with leading one of the league’s most storied franchises.

The Lakers’ coaching decision is drawing significant attention, overshadowing even the ongoing NBA Finals, highlighting the high stakes and widespread interest in the outcome of their search. Whether Hurley will make the leap to the NBA or remain at UConn will be a major storyline to watch in the coming days.