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Dan Hurley Turns Down Lakers' $70M Offer to Stay at UConn, Would Have Been One of Highest-Paid NBA Coaches

Jun 10, 2024, 05:45 PM

UConn head coach Dan Hurley has decided to remain with the Huskies, turning down a substantial offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley, who guided UConn to back-to-back national championships, was reportedly offered a six-year, $70 million contract by the Lakers, which would have made him one of the highest-paid NBA coaches. Despite the compelling case made by the Lakers, Hurley chose to stay at UConn, where he has built a successful program and aims to pursue a third consecutive NCAA title. This decision is seen as a significant win for college basketball, maintaining stability for UConn and avoiding a potentially disruptive coaching search. Additionally, Hurley had also turned down an offer from Kentucky earlier this summer.