The Los Angeles Lakers on Friday announced the hiring of Darvin Ham as their new head coach, with general manager Rob Pelinka praising the Milwaukee Bucks assistant's "no-nonsense and hard-working approach."
The Lakers said Ham had signed a multiyear deal but did not disclose further contract details. Sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski last week that Ham had agreed to a four-year contract.
Ham, 48, has served as an NBA assistant coach for the past 11 seasons, including two years with the Lakers (2011-13). He also spent nine seasons working under Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer in Atlanta and Milwaukee, including winning the 2021 NBA championship together.