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Cleveland Cavaliers News / ClutchPoints / April 9
Cavs insist they’re playoff-ready despite inconsistent play
With only three games to go until the playoffs start, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in a free fall. No, that doesn’t mean Cleveland assistant coach Luke Walton controls the team’s practice music on “Luke Walton Wednesdays” with Tom Petty on blast.
Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / October 13
LaVar Ball Calls Out Underperforming Ex-LA Head Coach
Former Lakers head coach Luke Walton wasn't a popular man during his time manning LA's sidelines and fans from everywhere still aren't over his underwhelming
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 26, 2023
This Day In Lakers History: Luke Walton Headlines All-Around Attack In Game 3 Win Over Nuggets
Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and late owner Dr. Jerry Buss had enough of the mediocre success displayed during the mid-2000s.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cavaliers Nation / January 6, 2023
Luke Walton compares Donovan Mitchell to Kobe Bryant and Stephen Curry 
When the Cleveland Cavaliers managed to acquire Donovan Mitchell via trade in the 2022 NBA offseason, fans knew that the team had just acquired a star guard.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 24, 2022
Magic Johnson Says Luke Walton Was The Reason He Left The Los Angeles Lakers
Not being able to fire Luke Walton cause Magic Johnson to leave the Lakers. Magic Johnson is one of the league's most iconic players, and many remember him as the face of the Showtime Lakers dynasty.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 10, 2022
Magic Johnson Explains Why He Left The Los Angeles Lakers: “I Wanted To Fire Luke Walton. I Said Jeanie Your Man Don’t Have It...."
Magic Johnson revealed he resigned from the position of Lakers president in order to protect his friendship with Jeanie Buss. The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the richest histories in the history of the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 30, 2022
Luke Walton Says The Lakers Players Were Pissed Off After Kobe Bryant Requested A Trade In 2007: "We Don't Need Him Anyways. If He Doesn't Want To Be Here. F**k Him."
Kobe Bryant's trade request in 2007 made other players on the team very angry. Luke Walton even said they didn't need him on the team. The Los Angeles Lakers had a great start to the 2000s with the roster featuring the incredible duo of Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 7, 2022
Nick Young calls out former Lakers coach Luke Walton
Young, who has moved on from the NBA into the riveting world of celebrity boxing, said that he would like to get in the ring with Walton.
NBA News / Front Office Sports / August 5, 2022
ESPN To Produce ‘30 for 30’ on Basketball Legend Bill Walton
One of basketball’s most celebrated modern figures will be getting the “30 for 30” treatment. ESPN has announced it is beginning production on a documentary about Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton as part of its “30 for 30” series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 31, 2022
Luke Walton Recalls Rough Treatment From Kobe Bryant After He ‘Smelled Some Alcohol’ On Him In Practice During Rookie Year
Hardly any player in NBA history could match Kobe Bryant’s competitiveness and desire to win — something several players learned the hard way when they shared the court with the Los Angeles Lakers legend.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 29, 2022
Luke Walton Shared A Story Of How Kobe Bryant And Shaquille O’Neal Destroyed Him In Practice Because He Smelled Like Alcohol: “It Wasn’t Fair. I Felt Like I Was A Child Trying To Play A Grown Man’s Game.”
Watching Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal dominate the league was an amazing sight for Los Angeles Lakers fans as their team ended up winning three consecutive NBA Championships from 2000-2002.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Daily / July 15, 2022
Luke Walton Opens Up About Decision To Join Cavs
Cavaliers‘ assistant coach Luke Walton is no stranger to an NBA bench. His dad, Bill Walton, is a basketball legend, named to the NBA’s 50th and recent 75th-anniversary teams.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Daily / June 10, 2022
Report: Cavs To Workout Shareef O’Neal
Fans might get to see the name “O’Neal” on the back of a Cavaliers jersey once again. Or perhaps just a practice jersey. As part of the pre-draft process, the Cavaliers are apparently hosting Shareef O’Neal for a workout.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cavaliers Nation / June 3, 2022
Report: Cavs hiring Luke Walton was ‘sparked’ by J.B. Bickerstaff
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to hire Luke Walton as an assistant coach was originally “sparked” by Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. According to Right Down Euclid’s Evan Dammarell, Bickerstaff values Walton’s experience both as a player and head coach in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / May 31, 2022
Former LA Head Coach Hired as Assistant by Cleveland Cavaliers
Since Phil Jackson retired in 2011, the Lakers have had seven head coaches. Including two-time champion Luke Walton. LA and Walton mutually parted aways after the 2019 season.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 31, 2022
Cavaliers hire former Kings, Lakers HC Luke Walton as assistant coach
Nearly one decade after playing in his final NBA contest with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Luke Walton is now reportedly set to return to the Rock n' Roll Capital of the World.
Los Angeles Lakers News / FanNation All Lakers / May 28, 2022
LA Insider Thinks Hiring Darvin Ham is Hiring Luke Walton All Over Again
Darvin Ham is now the Los Angeles Laker's newest head coach. After Frank Vogel was fired, the Lakers appear to have taken a new approach with a first-time head coach, but is it actually new?
Sacramento Kings News / The Cold Wire / December 3, 2021
3 Reasons The Kings Are Thriving Without Luke Walton
No one was truly surprised when the Sacramento Kings announced that they were firing head coach Luke Walton. The firing came after the eternally-struggling Kings started the season with a 6-11 record.
Sacramento Kings News / The Cold Wire / December 2, 2021
Does Luke Walton Deserve Another Head Coaching Job?
After a disappointing 6-11 start to the season, the Sacramento Kings fired head coach Luke Walton. The firing of Walton wasn’t a major surprise since there had been rumors of his departure for weeks before as the team continued to languish and embarrass itself.
Sacramento Kings News / RealGM / November 23, 2021
Can the Kings ever learn to fly?
Incoherence, not improvement, is probable here, and with their latest try at this disproven method, the Kings show themselves to once again be a phoenix that can’t fly; a bird that burns itself to be re-born into yet another kind of hapless floor-bound creature.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / November 21, 2021
Sacramento Kings fire Luke Walton after seventh loss in eight games
Luke Walton's tenure as head coach of the Sacramento Kings is over after he was fired Sunday during his third season with the team, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sacramento Kings News / Kings.com / October 20, 2021
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / May 17, 2021
Luke Walton to remain Kings' head coach
Luke Walton will remain as the Kings’ head coach.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2021
Luke Walton not concerned about future with Kings despite another failed season
Walton isn't the first coach to struggle in Sacramento. The team has rolled through 10 coaches in the last 15 years, and none of those coaches have been able to clinch a postseason berth.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / August 14, 2020
Vlade Divac steps down as Kings GM; Luke Walton reportedly safe
Joe Dumars, who has worked as a special adviser for the club, is assuming GM duties and will be part of Sacramento's search for Divac's long-term replacement.
NBA News / Sportress of Blogitude / February 13, 2020
Luka Doncic, Luke Walton differ on nature of verbal exchange
Luka Doncic and Luke Walton appeared to exchange some tense words during Wednesday’s showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings, but the two arrived at distinctly different perspectives on what transpired.
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31, 2020
Former Laker Luke Walton has great explanation for why he got along with Kobe Bryant
In longer, non-joking comments, Walton said on Monday that Kobe’s death resulted in one of the “harder times” of his life.
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