Report: Warriors defensive guru turns down assistant coaching job with Lakers

A week after getting turned down by Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on a key addition to their coaching staff as well. Ron Adams, the Golden State Warriors' star assistant coach, has turned down an assistant role with the Lakers for a "revised role" in the Bay Area, according to ESPN. Lakers miss out on Ron Adams, still have Jason Kidd and Lionel Hollins The Lakers had previously been given permission to talk to Adams, who would have been a home run hire for Frank Vogel's coaching staff.