If you can't beat 'em, then try and hire their assistant coach. That's how the famous adage goes, right? Well that's how the Houston Rockets are thinking anyway. According to ESPN's Marc Spears, the Rockets got permission to interview Golden State
Lakers agree to deal with Luke Walton. Lakers agree to deal with Luke Walton. Loading. Current Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton has struck a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers to become their next head coach. Nick Kostos and Kirk Morrison break down
Walton, who led the Warriors to a 39-4 record in Steve Kerr's absence, is apparently the leading candidate for the open head coaching gig with L.A. Lakers, though it is worth mentioning that Walton's father, Hall of Fame center Bill Walton, has gone on
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, right, poses for a photo with the league's coach of the year trophy alongside assistant coach Luke Walton before Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Oakland
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, right, poses for a photo with the league's coach of the year trophy alongside assistant coach Luke Walton before Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Oakland