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Darvin Ham faces a growing disconnect by the Lakers locker room due to rotation and starting lineup choices.

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Los Angeles Lakers claimed victory in the inaugural In-Season Tournament, securing the NBA Cup against the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas. However, their triumph was followed by a challenging stretch, as they dealt with a 3-9 record over the next 12 games.

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The Lakers slipped below .500 with their recent defeat to the Miami Heat, landing them in the 10th spot in the Western Conference with a 17-18 overall record.

Adding to the team's concerns, The Athletic's Shams Charania and Jovan Buha have reported a growing disconnect between coach Darvin Ham and the Lakers' locker room.

"There's currently a deepening disconnect between Darvin Ham and the Lakers locker room, six sources with direct knowledge of the situation say, raising questions about the head coach's standing," Sharania states.

Insiders, speaking anonymously, reveal that the discord arises from Ham's recent radical rotation and starting lineup adjustments, causing a fluctuating rhythm for several players on the roster.

Ham's decision to bench D'Angelo Russell and opt for a lineup without a second guard ballhandler since December 23 in Oklahoma City has raised eyebrows internally.

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