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In this March 31, 2019, file photo, then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. The Sacramento Kings have hired Luke Walton as their coach just days after he parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers following three losing seasons. The Kings announced Monday, April 15, 2019, that Walton will replace Dave Joerger. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

The Latest: Accuser details claim against Luke Walton

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In this March 31, 2019, file photo, then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. The Sacramento Kings have hired Luke Walton as their coach just days after he parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers following three losing seasons. The Kings announced Monday, April 15, 2019, that Walton will replace Dave Joerger. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Luke Walton, Sacramento Kings coach, accused of sex assault in lawsuit

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FILE - In this March 12, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton gestures to players during the second half against of the team's NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, in Chicago. The Sacramento Kings have hired Luke Walton as their coach just days after he parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers following three losing seasons. The Kings announced Monday, April 15, 2019, that Walton will replace Dave Joerger.(AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo, File)

Sacramento Kings hire Luke Walton as coach

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton gestures to players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. The Lakers say they have mutually agreed to part ways with Walton after three losing seasons. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka announced Walton's departure Friday, April 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo,File)

AP source: Luke Walton reaches agreement to be Kings coach

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton gestures during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Trail Blazers won 104-101. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luke Walton out as Lakers coach after 3 losing seasons

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Magic Johnson wipes his eyes as he speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers’ president

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives by Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 123-120. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James sitting out for Lakers against Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Kuzma scores 32 as Lakers top Thunder in OT without LeBron

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock, right, tries to drive past Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Beasley during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kuzma’s career-high 41 leads Lakers over Pistons 113-100

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

James, Ball post triple-doubles in 128-100 win over Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Lakers coach Walton fined $15,000 for criticizing officials

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dribbles during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

James captivates crowd in his Los Angeles Lakers debut

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, March 2, 2018, file photo, New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley, left, goes to the basket while defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. In a deal announced Monday, July 23, 2018, the Los Angeles Lakers have signed Beasley to a one-year contract, adding the veteran forward to their revamped core around LeBron James. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Beasley: New Lakers vets can form solid core around LeBron

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Andre Ingram, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Hart’s 30 lead Lakers past Clippers 115-100 to end season

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas, left, battles for the ball with Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Miami. The Lakers defeated the Heat 131-113. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Lakers, once 11-27, now surging and figuring things out

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas (7) loses the ball as he drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) during an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/ Richard W. Rodriguez)

Thomas has solid debut but Lakers fall to Mavericks 130-123

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (12) fouls Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Lopez helps Lakers edge Nets 102-99 in return to Brooklyn

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, center, shoots as Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis, left, of Germany, and guard Jarell Eddie defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kuzma gets 28, leads Lakers past rival Celtics 108-107

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers center Domantas Sabonis, right, is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers guard Tyler Ennis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Clarkson leads short-handed Lakers to 99-86 win over Pacers

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein, left, blocks the shot of Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Double-doubles by Randle, Ball push Lakers past Kings 99-86

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press