The Lakers lost 106-108 to the Nuggets and were eliminated 1-4 in the series, ending the entire 2023-24 season. The Lakers, who have finished the season, are already preparing for next season. Ham is likely to be out of class, James will stay on the line, and his father-son hopes of being on the same stage are likely to come true next season.
After losing the series against the Nuggets, Shams reported that Lakers coach Darvin Ham is highly unlikely to remain head coach next season. Ham is believed to be most responsible for the Lakers' exit, with insiders saying the Lakers are almost certain not to return to the team after the start of next season.
Regarding James' future, it is another focus of concern for Lakers fans. After losing the series, James refused to answer questions about "if this was his last Lakers game."
Also from Shams said that after finishing his 21st NBA season, James will not choose to retire this year, and he will most likely play two more seasons. The Lakers, for their part, will do their best to accommodate James' requests in the offseason.
In addition, the Lakers are more than willing to help James fulfill his desire to be on the same stage as father and son, and they will select Bronny directly in this summer's draft. In this year's draft, the Lakers had two picks: the 17th pick in the first round and the 55th pick in the second round.