NBA coaching trackers and rumors: The Kings sack Dave Joerger and replace him with former Lakers coach Luke Walton

The NBA season has started Thursday for almost half of the league while the regular season was over.

Several senior coaches who were on the hot seat in the final days of the season quickly lost their jobs and others could be relieved of their duties in the coming days. The changes began with the choice of the Sacramento Kings to dismiss head coach Dave Joerger, although the team is at the height of the playoff race.

The future of Luke Walton with the Lakers was in question after Magic Johnson has stepped down as President of Basketball Operationsbut we received our response on Friday when Walton and his team agreed to part with. He is now very popular with other vacancies in the league, and the employment of the Lakers could be one of the most coveted in the league. The good news for Walton, is that he did not have to wait long for a new concert, would have accepted to be a new head coach of the Kings.

The coach carousel is certainly in its infancy, but a few names are already looking for a job after sending out their teams, including Larry Drew of the Cleveland Cavaliers and JB Bickerstaff of the Memphis Grizzlies .