Official: Lakers dismiss head coach Frank Vogel / News - Basketnews.com

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The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with head coach Frank Vogel, according to the official club's report.

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The move was expected since the Lakers' bid to reach the postseason ended last week.

Vogel was the 27th head coach in franchise history. During his tenure, Vogel compiled a 127-98 (.564) record and led the Lakers to their 17th NBA championship during the 2019-20 season.

"I have a tremendous amount of respect for Frank both on and off the court," said Rob Pelinka, the Lakers Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager.

"Frank is a great coach and a good man. We will forever be grateful to him for his work in guiding us to the 2019-20 NBA championship. This is an incredibly difficult decision to make, but one we feel is necessary at this point. All of us here wish Frank and his wonderful family all the best for the future."

The 48-year-old specialist was hired in 2019 to a three-year deal after Tyronn Lue turned down an offer to coach the Lakers. After defeating the Miami Heat in six games to win the NBA championship in 2019-20, Vogel's team lost to the Phoenix Suns in the first round of playoffs in 2020-21.

Injuries have been a major reason for the Lakers' disappointing season this year. LeBron James, for example, played in just 56 games, frequently sidelined by an ankle sprain. Anthony Davis, also bothered by ankle problems, appeared in just 40 games this season.

Overall, Vogel is 431-389 in 11 seasons as head coach of the Indiana Pacers (2010-16), Orlando Magic (2016-18), and Lakers.

The Lakers will hold a press conference later Monday.

The Athletic reported that Toronto head coach Nick Nurse is among the Lakers' top targets to replace Vogel.

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