As the negotiations unfolded, there were numerous issues on which the Lakers and Lue did not agree, people who were not authorized to speak publicly said. One of those issues was the makeup of the coaching staff. The Lakers suggested several names that weren’t to Lue’s liking. The Lakers offered a three-year deal worth $18 million, but Lue wanted a five-year contract closer to what Luke Walton was offered, which was reportedly worth $25 million. Lue declined the offer and the Lakers saw it as an opportunity to move on.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 08, 2019 23:11 UTC