As the Lakers continue their search for their next head coach, the organization has added a new name to its list. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Warriors are allowing Los Angeles to interview assistant coach Kenny Atkinson for their head coach position.
Atkinson was a head coach once before, working with the Nets between 2016 and ’20. Despite a winning percentage below .400, Atkinson brought Brooklyn back to the playoffs after a brief rebuild.
After the Nets during the 2020 season, Atkinson spent a year as a Clippers assistant coach before jumping to Golden State this past offseason.