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Within this tense climate, one speculative narrative suggests that Lawrence Frank, the team's president of basketball operations, could have considered firing head coach Tyronn Lue. Conversely, Tyronn Lue could have dismissed Frank's authority or questioned his decisions—particularly with regard to player management.
Indeed, some sources imply that finger-pointing at the coaching staff and roster choices played a significant role in the tension. Yet, any internal discord did not lead immediately to a coaching change but instead seemed to escalate around player issues, specifically involving Chris Paul.