The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Byron Scott last night, and so you know what that means? A wild Jay Wright to the NBA rumor must appear!
Again, I don't doubt whatsoever that the candidates list that the Lakers put together may include Jay Wright. He's the hottest name in college basketball and fresh off a national championship. It makes sense. But let's check some other sources.
NBA whisperer Adrian Wojnarowski's potential Lakers coaches list does not include Jay Wright. Neither does the LA Daily News' list of potential Lakers replacements.