Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson reportedly is expected to tell the Lakers today whether he will return for a third stint on their bench.
When Jackson met with Lakers executive vice president Jim Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak on Saturday, he asked for travel restrictions, a salary in line with what he previously earned with the Lakers and significantly more say over basketball decisions, according to sources.
The travel restrictions would limit the number of road games Jackson would have to attend, a source told ESPN.
While Jackson clearly remains the Lakers’ top target to replace Mike Brown, the meeting ended without an agreement and the group agreed to talk again in “a couple days,” sources told ESPN.
Jackson was expected to give the Lakers his answer today, a source said.
Should Jackson decline, former Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni, as well as Nate McMillan and Mike Dunleavy, is seen as a backup candidate.
Lakers 101, Kings 89
In Los Angeles, Dwight Howard had 23 points and 18 rebounds and, Kobe Bryant scored 20 as the Lakers won their second straight game under interim coach Bernie Bickerstaff.
Grizzlies 104, Heat 86
In Memphis, reserve Wayne Ellington had career bests with seven 3-pointers and 25 points, leading the Grizzlies to their fifth straight win while snapping the Heat’s four-game streak.
Thunder 106, Cavaliers 91
In Oklahoma City, Russell Westbrook banked in a half-court shot in a 27-point outing and Kevin Durant added 26 for the Thunder (5-2).
Clippers 89, Hawks 76
In Los Angeles, Blake Griffin scored 16 points and Chris Paul had 15 points and eight assists for the Clippers (5-2).