Juwan Howard has surfaced as a candidate for the head coaching position of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Howard was linked to the Lakers' job in 2019 when he instead became head coach of Michigan.

Howard has ties to both Rob Pelinka from their playing days on the Fab Five Michigan team, as well as to LeBron James when they were members of the Miami Heat.

Howard served as an assistant coach with the Heat from 2013 until 2019. Howard led Michigan to the Elite Eight in 2021 and the Sweet Sixteen in 2022.