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The Los Angeles Lakers: The Los Angeles Lakers' search for a new head coach continues after Dan Hurley, a top candidate, opted to remain with the University of Connecticut.

Hurley, fresh off back-to-back national championships with UConn, was reportedly offered a hefty contract that would have placed him among the NBA's highest-paid coaches. His success at the collegiate level, culminating in consecutive titles, made him an attractive candidate for the Lakers.

"I am humbled by this entire experience. At the end of the day, I am extremely proud of the championship culture we have built at Connecticut,” Hurley said in a statement to CNN.