Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Resignation Will Aid Los Angeles’ Rebuilding Effort

If the Los Angeles Lakers are going to return to the NBA playoffs in the 2014-15 season, they will do so with a new coach on the sidelines.

Mike D’Antoni officially stepped down after Los Angeles did not pick up the second year of his contract last week. D’Antoni reportedly asked the squad to pick up the team option on the fourth year of his deal because he only had one year remaining on his deal. The Lakers had a $4 million team option for 2015-16.

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