Mike D'Antoni could be delayed a day or so
New Lakers' head coach Mike D'Antoni needs clearance from his doctor to travel as he is still recovering from knee surgery.
New Lakers' head coach Mike D'Antoni needs clearance from his doctor to travel as he is still recovering from knee surgery.
After a weekend pursuit of Phil Jackson, the Lakers' have reportedly signed the former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks head coach to a four-year contract, per Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times.
The Lakers legend, though critical of Brown, says he had no conversations with ownership about the coach's dismissal.
Lakers brass meet with Phil Jackson on Saturday, but have not officially extended an offer to the legendary coach.
The Lakers have Phil Jackson as No. 1 on their head coach list, but a number of other experienced names also have a shot.
According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, there is a "95% chance" that Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers for a third time.
The Los Angeles Lakers' bench awakened after head coach Mike Brown was fired. What got into the second unit?
The Los Angeles Lakers responded to the firing of Mike Brown by blowing out the Golden State Warriors at home, 101-77 behind 27 points by Kobe Bryant.
After firing Mike Brown Friday afternoon, the Lakers contacted Phil Jackson to gauge his interest in returning, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.
Fans of the Lakers made their choice of Mike Brown's replacement known during Friday's game against Golden State.