The Lakers offered Lue a three-year deal worth $5 million, $6 million and $8 million annually, sources said. Lue asked for a five-year deal, the same length former coach Luke Walton had, sources said.
Under the Lakers’ proposal, the contracts of Lue and LeBron James would expire at the same time.
The Lakers pushed for former NBA coaches Frank Vogel and Jason Kidd to be added to Lue’s coaching staff, sources said. Although Lue wasn’t fond of having his staff picked for him, he would have relented if his contract terms were met, sources said.
Kurt Rambis — a former Lakers player and coach whose wife, Linda, is a trusted confidant and adviser to team owner Jeanie Buss — has had a significant role in the process, sources said.
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