Several other coaching candidates were interviewed, ESPN reports.
But Hurley has been the top choice, and reports indicate he is interested.
Hurley has often stated that hed be interested in an NBA job at some point.
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ESPN said Hurley told UConn players Thursday that the Lakers had contacted him and that he was listening.
The Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham after a first-round exit in the Western Conference playoffs.
Hurley is 141-58 (.709) in six seasons as the UConn coach.
