The Lakers finished the 2021-22 season with a disappointing 33-49 record, well below expectations after the team came into the year with title aspirations following the acquisition of Russell Westbrook over the offseason. Los Angeles was eliminated from playoff contention Tuesday after a 121-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
In his first season with the team, 2019-20, Vogel had led the Lakers to a championship during the COVID-19-altered 2020 season in which L.A. toppled the Miami Heat in the Orlando bubble.
Frank Vogel has coached his final game for the Lakers, a decision that’s expected to be shared with him as soon as Monday, sources tell ESPN. Lakers’ search expected to be lengthy and expansive with no clear initial frontrunner.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 11, 2022
Lakers will fire head coach Frank Vogel after three seasons, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/ffTKoW1WQL
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 11, 2022