The Los Angeles Lakers have been granted permission to interview Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn for their vacant head coaching position. Quinn, the longest-tenured assistant under Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, has previously interviewed for multiple head coaching roles across the NBA. The Lakers are considering other candidates including James Borrego, Sam Cassell, Micah Nori, and David Adelman. The decision might not be finalized until after the NBA Finals, which start in mid-June.

By the Numbers
  • Quinn has been with the Heat since the 2014-15 season.
  • The Lakers' head coaching job has seen two eliminations by the Denver Nuggets under former coach Darvin Ham.
State of Play
  • Chris Quinn is a respected assistant coach with multiple previous head coaching job interviews.
  • The Lakers' coaching search includes other notable candidates.
What's Next

The Lakers' decision on their new head coach is expected after the NBA Finals, potentially extending the selection process into mid-June. The Heat may look to former players to fill any vacancy left by Quinn.

Bottom Line

The Lakers are exploring comprehensive options for their head coaching role with Chris Quinn emerging as a strong candidate; the decision process reflects the high stakes of finding leadership capable of leveraging respect from key players like LeBron James.