Management for the Los Angeles Lakers will continue to project support for Luke Walton both publicly and privately at least through the end of this season, according to multiple sources.

The Lakers have struggled since LeBron James has been out with a groin injury.

"It's the best job in the world and I love the challenge that we have," Walton told ESPN in a recent interview. "It's challenging, it's hard, it's sleepless nights. But it's also awesome."

According to one insider of the Lakers, the team hired Walton because they believed in his potential the way they did their lottery picks. The belief in Walton remains strong despite a new regime being in place in the front office.