Luke Walton stays optimistic on future as the Lakers' trying season comes to an end The first season of the Luke Walton era closed with a 109-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors. It was a season that tried Walton and taught him patience in the face of losing.

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Luke Walton touches base with Magic Johnson, who'll serve Lakers in advisory role After days of phone tag, Lakers Coach Luke Walton finally connected with Magic Johnson on Monday.

NBA fines Lakers Coach Luke Walton $15,000 Lakers Coach Luke Walton was fined $15,000 by the NBA for “verbally abusing a game official and not leaving the court in a timely manner after his ejection,” the league said.

Steaming Mad Luke Walton Curses Out Officials After Ejection It took fewer than eight minutes for Luke Walton to turn into a profane, suit-wearing Daffy Duck and blow his top tonight at Monty McCutcheon and his officiating crew over a missed call. Walton was infuriated after bit of wrestling from DeMarcus Cous Read more ... ins, and he teed off on McCutcheon for a considera...

Warriors' Draymond Green says he quickly learned Luke Walton was a go-to guy When Draymond Green began working with Luke Walton , he knew right away Walton would be someone he could trust.

Luke Walton finally reports to Lakers, sees bright future EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luke Walton realizes he is reporting to his dream job a little late. The Los Angeles Lakers' new head coach is determined to catch up quickly as he starts the biggest project of his life. The…

New Lakers Coach Luke Walton says, 'We're going to compete' The daunting task of trying to turn around the once proud Lakers franchise is not something that frightens Luke Walton.

Luke Walton takes over as the Los Angeles Lakers' new coach Luke Walton has always been one to pass the ball, even in his days on the blacktop as an 8-year-old at St. Vincent de Paul School.

Luke Walton Q&A: What keeps him up at night?