Rumors are swirling that UConn head coach Dan Hurley may be a top target for the Los Angeles Lakers as they search for their next head coach. The speculation gained momentum when former NBA veteran J.R. Smith sent a tweet to Hurley, advising him not to "fall for it." However, it appears Smith forgot to tag Hurley's official Twitter account, leaving fans wondering why he is against the potential move.

Despite Smith's warning, the Lakers seem determined to bring Hurley on board. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the team has already scheduled a meeting with the two-time national championship coach for Friday. The Lakers are reportedly eager to finalize a deal to hire Hurley and discussions are underway regarding the contract details, including length and salary.

Hurley now faces a tough decision as he weighs the potential opportunity to make the jump from college basketball to the NBA. UConn has enjoyed tremendous success under his leadership, emerging as one of the top programs in the NCAA over the past two seasons. It remains uncertain whether Hurley is willing to walk away from what he has built at UConn to take on the challenge of coaching in the NBA.

If Hurley does make the move to the Lakers, he would be following in the footsteps of successful college coaches who found success in the NBA, such as Brad Stevens and Billy Donovan. Both Stevens and Donovan made successful transitions to coaching professional basketball, and the Lakers likely see Hurley as a potential candidate to achieve similar accomplishments.

As the meeting between Hurley and the Lakers approaches, basketball fans eagerly await the outcome of this high-stakes negotiation. If Hurley agrees to join the Lakers, it could signify a new era for the team and provide an opportunity for him to showcase his coaching skills at the highest level of the game.