Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham was named in a new report.
Lakers Fans React to Darvin Ham News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Darvin Ham’s coaching career with the Los Angeles Lakers remains a divisive topic for fans even after his departure. Hired in June 2022, Ham guided the Lakers to a Western Conference Finals appearance in his first season, but his second campaign ended in disappointment with a first-round playoff exit. Throughout his tenure, he faced heavy criticism for inconsistent rotations, lack of clear offensive identity, and frequent struggles to adjust during games — issues that frustrated both players and fans.
Despite his exit, Ham stayed in the league and joined the Milwaukee Bucks’ coaching staff under Doc Rivers. Now, however, reports have emerged that two other franchises are interested in prying him away from the Bucks.
According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, both the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks are interested in hiring Ham for a position on their coaching staffs.
“Phoenix and now New York — after the hiring of Mike Brown as the Knicks' new head coach — have expressed interest in trying to hire Darvin Ham away from the Bucks,” Stein reported on Sunday.
News of possible new opportunities for Ham quickly drew reactions from Lakers fans, who have not forgotten his up-and-down stint in Los Angeles. Some were quick to share their disbelief at other teams targeting him for a job.
The Suns and Knicks are interested in adding Darvin Ham to their staff, per @TheSteinLine
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 6, 2025
“Phoenix and now New York — after the hiring of Mike Brown as the Knicks' new head coach — have expressed interest in trying to hire Darvin Ham away from the Bucks, The Stein Line has… pic.twitter.com/cfBvXYsXD9
“As a laker fan I’m here to tell yall Ham is not it 🤣🤣🤣,” one fan wrote.
“Damn.. hiring from the bottom,” another fan posted.
“The biggest job security is being a bad coach with good pr or an unemployed player lmao,” added another.
“Darvin Ham will consider it if he can bring Taurean Prince,” another fan joked.
“Darvin Ham telling Bradley Beal to contest w/o fouling during a timeout would be hilarious 😂,” a fan remarked
“Knicks fired Thibs for this? LOL,” another fan mentioned.
“Any team wanting to hire Darvin is extremely unserious,” said another.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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