In an unsurprising move, Darvin Ham’s first decisions on his coaching staff for the Lakers next season is confirming the departures of most of Frank Vogel’s staff from last season. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, David Fizdale, Mike Penberthy and John Lucas III have all been informed that they will not be retained.
Reporting with @wojespn: New Lakers coach Darvin Ham has started to shape his coaching staff by informing assistants David Fizdale, Mike Penberthy and John Lucas III they will not be retained.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 7, 2022
Ham has been discussing assistant coaching roles with several possible candidates around the league, sources tell ESPN.