Luke Walton was left out of a key meeting to discuss the future of the Los Angeles Lakers featuring Rob Pelinka, Magic Johnson, and LeBron James, thus sealing his fate with the team.

The meeting took place several days before the end of the regular season. Johnson would eventually resign days later in an impromptu press conference.

Walton found out about Johnson's resignation via a text message as he was preparing for that night's game against the Blazers.

The Kings have reportedly made Walton their top target to replace Dave Joerger.