Dan Hurley has decided to stay at UConn after entertaining an offer to take the Los Angeles Lakers job.
According to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68, Hurley strongly considered the Lakers, but ultimately decided that this wasn’t the right move for him in his career.
Hurley reportedly turned down a six-year deal with the Lakers that was worth $70 million.
BREAKING: UConn coach Dan Hurley has decided to return to UConn, source told @thefieldof68.
Hurley strongly considered the Lakers, but after meeting with the Lakers brass on Friday night, he ultimately decided that this wasn’t the right move for him in his career.
Hurley will…
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 10, 2024
BREAKING: Connecticut’s Dan Hurley has turned down the Los Angeles Lakers’ six-year, $70 million offer and will return to chase a third straight national title, sources tell ESPN. LA would’ve made him one of NBA’s six highest paid coaches. pic.twitter.com/hEXo3o00SR
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 10, 2024
