According to SAM Amick, Vogel was "almost" sacked by the team after the Lakers lost to the Nuggets by 37 points. If the spectacle of a crushing defeat against the Jazz today were to repeat itself, many thought it would be Vogel's last game with the Lakers. Sources revealed that it is unclear to what extent the victory will ease the pressure on him. The team is evaluating him on a field-by-field basis and he is still at risk of being fired.
The Lakers coaching staff is well aware of the tremendous pressure they've been facing for months. Sources said Rambis made this clear to the coaching staff at the beginning of the season – if the situation does not improve, their entire coaching staff is at risk of being replaced.
Lambis is a star in the team and currently serves as the Lakers' director of basketball affairs. After returning to the Lakers in 2017, he has become one of the most influential members of management.