The Golden State Warriors' 2024 offseason has been a busy one with perhaps the most notable move involving the team being the departure of longtime sharpshooter Klay Thompson. While the Warriors managed to bring in Buddy Hield as a potential replacement for Thompson,

NBA season is just over a month away and all eyes will be on the Los Angeles Lakers when the new campaign begins. The Lakers are looking to bounce back from the spring's unfortunate playoff elimination and a postseason return requires everyone — from veterans and rookies — to do their part.

When deciding between staying at UConn or accepting a job to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dan Hurley consulted an NBA coach who faced

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley was in similar spot as Billy Donovan 17 years earlier this summer, and sought Chicago Bulls' coach's advice.

One of those friends was Bulls head coach Billy Donovan. Donovan won back-to-back titles as the coach of the Florida Gators in 2006 and 2007, so he understands what Hurley is going through at the present moment.