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Dan Hurley Shuns $70 Million Lakers Offer to Pursue Third National Title at UConn

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Find out why Dan Hurley chose to stay at UConn and chase a third straight national title, turning down the Lakers' lucrative offer!

Dan Hurley, the head coach of UConn's men's basketball team, has made a bold decision to reject the Los Angeles Lakers' tempting six-year, $70 million offer. Instead, Hurley has opted to continue leading the Huskies in their quest for a third consecutive national championship. This surprising move has left basketball fans and analysts buzzing with speculations and admiration for Hurley's commitment to his current team.

Hurley's choice to remain at UConn highlights his dedication to the program he has been instrumental in building. Despite the allure of coaching in the NBA, Hurley values the opportunity to further solidify UConn's dominance in college basketball. His decision adds more excitement and anticipation to the upcoming season, where the Huskies will once again be a team to watch.

The Lakers' pursuit of Hurley showcases the high regard in which he is held in the basketball world. The offer of $70 million signifies the value placed on his coaching prowess and leadership skills. While the NBA is undoubtedly prestigious, Hurley's commitment to his collegiate team emphasizes the unique bond and sense of purpose he has cultivated at UConn.

In declining the Lakers' offer, Dan Hurley has sent a clear message about his priorities and vision for the future. By choosing to stay at UConn, he has reinforced his dedication to his players, fans, and the legacy he is building at the university. Hurley's decision sets the stage for an exciting season ahead, filled with expectations and aspirations for continued success for the Huskies.

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Sources - Dan Hurley rejects Lakers offer, stays at UConn - ESPN (ESPN)

Dan Hurley has turned down the Lakers' six-year, $70 million offer and will return to chase a third straight national title at UConn, sources told ESPN.

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UConn's Dan Hurley Turns Down Lakers' Offer to Stay With Huskies (Sportico.com)

The UConn men's basketball coach was reportedly offered a six-year, $70 million contract from the Los Angeles Lakers for their head coaching job.

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Dan Hurley turns down Lakers head coaching job to stay at UConn (NBC Southern California)

Dan Hurley is staying at UConn after turning down a reported $70 million offer to become the Lakers' next head coach.

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Dan Hurley stays at UConn, turns down Lakers coaching offer ... (NorthJersey.com)

Dan Hurley has decided to stay at UConn and not become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Dan Hurley to remain at UConn, turns down offer to coach Lakers for ... (CBSSports.com)

The Huskies have won yet again. Dan Hurley has turned down a career-altering job offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain in college basketball as ...

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Dan Hurley declines Lakers head-coaching job, will return to UConn ... (The New York Times)

By Dana O'Neil, Jovan Buha and Brendan Quinn. Dan Hurley will not go to the NBA after all. The UConn coach declined a six-year, $70 million contract offer ...

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Dan Hurley turns down Lakers to remain as UConn basketball coach (CT Insider)

Dan Hurley turns down Lakers job to return to UConn basketball, where he'll vie for a third straight national title this season.

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Dan Hurley rejects Los Angeles Lakers offer and will stay at UConn ... (NBC News)

University of Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley, who guided the Huskies to back-to-back national titles, rejected an offer to join the Los Angeles ...

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Dan Hurley remains at UConn, turns down offer to coach Lakers for ... (CBSSports.com)

After a full-court press from Lakers' brass over the weekend, Hurley decides he won't be going anywhere.

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Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn (The Associated Press)

Dan Hurley is staying at UConn and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported on Monday, ending several days of ...

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Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek ... (The Seattle Times)

Dan Hurley is staying at UConn and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported on Monday, ending several days of ...

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3 strong takes: Did the Lakers actually lowball Dan Hurley? (FOXSports.com)

Dan Hurley's decision to turn down the Lakers' offer reveals some harsh realities about the NBA's most storied franchise. Colin Cowherd, Nick Wright and ...

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Dan Hurley understandably turns down Lakers rather than walk ... (CBSSports.com)

Hurley made the right call by staying at place where he belongs and avoiding a less-than-ideal situation in Los Angeles.

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UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley turns down $70 million ... (CNN)

University of Connecticut men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley said he will remain at the school after reports he was flirting with the NBA's Los Angeles ...

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Why Dan Hurley chose to stay at UConn, and what's next for ... (FOXSports.com)

FOX Sports' John Fanta provides an in-depth look at Dan Hurley's decision to turn down the Lakers' coaching job and stay at UConn, where he will chase a ...

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Here are 3 reasons Dan Hurley is staying at UConn (Connecticut Public Radio)

For those who wonder how coveted UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley could turn down Los Angeles for Storrs, "The UConn Blog" writer Aman Kidwai says ...

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Dan Hurley stayed at Connecticut because happiness doesn't have ... (The Washington Post)

Dan Hurley stayed at Connecticut because happiness doesn't have a price ... Hurley has every reason to be happy at Connecticut. Most importantly, he's smart ...

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SVP's One Big Thing: Dan Hurley's return to UConn - ESPN (ESPN)

UConn Huskies men's basketball coach Dan Hurley had the opportunity of a lifetime to coach the Los Angeles Lakers ... but he turned it down to try to run it ...

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CT governor says Dan Hurley's new UConn contract is nearly ... (CT Insider)

Gov. Ned Lamont said UConn must figure out how to pay Dan Hurley, with help from UConn Foundation and ARPA funding.

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Nuggets Journal: Lakers coaching search went haywire with Dan ... (The Denver Post)

While the Los Angeles Lakers were getting publicly rejected by UConn's Dan Hurley in their coaching search, they were overlooking early interviewee and ...

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5 Questions ahead for UConn's Dan Hurley: Contract, 3-peat, roster (CT Insider)

Dan Hurley will remain the UConn men's basketball coach. Here are some questions he faces after turning down the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Dan Hurley is staying at UConn, how much will it cost you? (WFSB)

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