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NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard’s apology, ex-Heat player’s reflection, Darvin Ham bites a Nugget

By Kristen Wong

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action against the Philadelphia 76ers during a game at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Trail Blazers 120-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action against the Philadelphia 76ers during a game at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Trail Blazers 120-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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Head coach Darvin Ham of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

NBA Rumors: Lakers’ Darvin Ham fires back at Mike Malone, sends clear message

LeBron’s changing his jersey number. Darvin Ham’s clapping back against the haters. The Los Angeles Lakers are either setting themselves up for the best or the worst season in 2023.

On a recent episode of the “#thisleague UNCUT” podcast, Lakers coach Darvin Ham made an appearance and started defending his team’s honor.

This summer, the results of the 2022-23 playoffs have not been forgotten. The Denver Nuggets steamrolled the Lakers in their championship run, and after the laughable series sweep, one television host started calling Nuggets coach Mike Malone the Lakers’ “daddy”.

Ham took offense to this term.

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1679578613169938432

In his first year, Ham appeared to be the stable, defensive-minded coach the Lakers needed after going 2-10 to start the season. He led the Lakers to an odds-defying postseason campaign in which L.A. downed the bear-poking Memphis Grizzlies and last year’s champs, the Golden State Warriors.

Heading into his second year, Ham and the Lakers could be poised for another successful playoff run with several key players extended and a healthy duo of LeBron and Anthony Davis.

Maybe Ham can use this summer to figure out how to guard Nuggets’ Jamal Murray and to teach his team how to flop better. New year, new Lakers.

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