The have hired as their new head coach, . Scott underwent several interviews with the Lakers since former head coach Mike D'Antoni resigned, and the front office has made the decision with the NBA Draft and initial free agency period completed. The contract is worth $17 million over four years, and the Lakers hold a team option for the final year, .
Scott was vocal in his desire to coach the Lakers throughout the process, stating in interviews that he is a great fit for the team. He has 12 seasons of head-coaching experiencing, featuring stints with the New Jersey , New Orleans and . Scott finished just four of his 10 full seasons head coaching with a winning record and was fired mid-season by both the Nets and Hornets. His teams have made the playoffs four times, last reaching the postseason with the 2008-2009 Hornets.