Stotts coached the Trail Blazers for nine seasons from 2012-2021. The team made the playoffs eight of those years. Stotts has been viewed by many as the favorite for the Lakers job.
Ham’s first NBA coaching stint was as an assistant with the Lakers from 2011-2013, so he has ties to the organization. The 48-year-old has been with the Bucks since 2018.
We know of at least one other candidate who reportedly has support in L.A., but Stotts appears to be the front-runner at the moment.
