"Although there are plenty of rumored candidates, the real question is whether any quality coach outside of the Lakers organization will actually want the job."
Via Los Angeles Times: “’Is the Lakers’ job that attractive?’ one coaching agent asked, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive subject. ‘I’m not so sure it is."-
"Three years ago, just before Vogel was hired, the Lakers’ first choice was Ty Lue, who had played for them and won a couple of championships with them in the early 2000s."