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Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson joined Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson on 710 ESPN on Thursday to discuss his new book, his coaching prospects and how his relationship with Lakers executive Jeanie Buss has affected his job opportunities. Listen ...

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he was "hopeful" and "optimistic" that Dwight Howard will be back with the Lakers next season and beyond.

In this excerpt from his new book, "Eleven Rings," former Lakers coach Phil Jackson tells how he got Kobe Bryant -- a single-minded superstar -- to play more selflessly for the good of the team.

In the first move of what's sure to be a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, coach Mike D'Antoni informed Bernie Bickerstaff and Chuck Person on Monday that they will not be retained as assistant coaches for next season.

San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter sprained his left ankle late in the third quarter of Friday night's 120-89 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake is out indefinitely after an ultrasound taken Thursday confirmed a moderate strain of his right hamstring.

After a Game 1 loss, it's up to Mike D'Antoni to make the adjustments for the Lakers.

Friday, Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo prepare for the beginning of the NBA playoffs, discuss the 2013 NFL schedule release and more. Listen to the best highlights of the show below! Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni talks about the team's mindset headin...

LOS ANGELES -- A day after Los Angeles Lakers manager Mitch Kupchak said Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni would be back next season, D'Antoni was named the NBA Western Conference coach of the Month for games played in April, the NBA announced Thursday. ...

After the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 99-95 in overtime to clinch the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak confirmed that head coach Mike D'Antoni will return next season.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni knows the risk of playing Kobe Bryant as many minutes as he has over the past four games. He also knows the risks of not using the Lakers best player as much as possible as the team tries to make the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash will likely miss his third consecutive game Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a hip injury.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash will miss his second consecutive game Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a hip injury.

Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash will be in the lineup when the Los Angeles Lakers play the Sacramento Kings, Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said after shootaround Saturday.

MILWAUKEE -- Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Bill Sharman had enjoyed relative anonymity for years, as the 86-year-old continued to serve as a consultant to the team and attend games with regularity. Well, ever since the Miami Heat threatened his ...

MINNEAPOLIS - Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said it best at shootaround Wednesday when asked about Metta World Peace going down with a knee injury: "Nobody is feeling sorry for us and we got plenty [of talent remaining] to win anyway, so ...