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Lakers, Lue reach impasse on deal, sources say

Negotiations between the Los Angeles Lakers and Ty Lue have reached an impasse without a deal to make him the franchise's next head coach, league sources tell ESPN.

Discussions have included talks on contract and assistant coaching staff, sources said. Among Lakers hopes on a Lue staff: Jason Kidd. He made a strong impression with management in his head coaching interview and had a productive history with Bucks developing young talent.