Pau still listed as day-to-day for Lakers Nov 12, 2009
ESPN's Mark Jackson reported Wednesday that Phil Jackson was kidding when he said that Pau Gasol could be out until Christmas. Jax also said that Pau is day-to-day, but won't play Thursday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Miller, Blake both starting in Blazers' three-guard lineup Nov 11, 2009
Before the win, McMillan referenced the Triangle offense made famous by Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson as factoring into his decision to play Miller and Blake at the same time. Blake can play some off-guard, McMillan said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Just Like Old Times Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAe via Getty ImagesCenter Amar'e Stoudemire has averaged 19.3 points per game to help the Suns sprint to an early 7-1 record.With the Shaq experiment in the past, the Suns have returned to their running ways. They've also returned to their winning ways, writes Chris Mannix in the latest Power Rankings. Nov 10, 2009
"This is a guy that sees a weakness in a team and exploits it," Phil Jackson said. 3. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bynum, Gasol doubtful for Sunday Nov 8, 2009
Phil Jackson is hopeful that the three days of rest the team will have after Sunday's game will make both of them available for Thursday's game against Phoenix. Source: on Newsvine. (MSNBC -- Sports)
ArashMarkaziInside The NBA The T'wolves hope discomfort now makes for comfort later. Nov 7, 2009
When the Minnesota Timberwolves hired Kurt Rambis to be their new coach over the summer he was quick to announce that he would be implementing the triangle offense, the foundation for the 10 NBA championships Phil Jackson won in Chicago and Los Angeles. The difference, of course, between Jackson's championship teams and Rambis' current squad is that the Timberwolves don't have Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Kobe Bryant or Shaquille O'Neal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Kobes 41lead Lakers Nov 5, 2009
It was poetic justice that they both had excellent opportunities to try and help their team win, Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. Special feature. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bryant's 41 Points Lead Lakers Past Rockets in OT Nov 5, 2009
"It was poetic justice that they both had excellent opportunities to try and help their team win," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. Bryant had the ball in the final seconds of regulation, but Hayes slapped it out of bounds with 0. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bryant Lifts Lakers Past Thunder for 1st Road Win Nov 4, 2009
Notes: Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Gasol had a "pretty good workout" before the game but the team still had no additional information to suggest he has a tear in his right hamstring. The team has described the injury as a strain. (ABC 7 News, DC)
ROUNDTABLEExamining Ron Artest's slow start, Stephen Jackson's future and more early-season buzz. Nov 4, 2009
But we won't know until later in the season whether the daily issues he creates are wearing out his teammates and Phil Jackson ... or or Phil Jackson will figure it out for him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Kobe scores31 as Lakers survive Thunder Nov 4, 2009
I liked him sometimes and sometimes I didnt like him, Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson said ... Notes: Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Gasol had a pretty good workout before the game but the team still had no additional information to suggest he has a tear in his right hamstring. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lakers' Gasol frustrated by hamstring recovery Nov 2, 2009
Coach Phil Jackson doesn't mind if Gasol sits out both games, but he expects his starting power forward to be back fairly soon. "It's not something where you have to be (100 percent)," Jackson said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notes: Richardson debuts Nov 2, 2009
Notes: Suns' Richardson makes debut. Notes: Suns' Richardson makes debut. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Mailbag: Bulls need go-to guy; LeBron needs West Nov 1, 2009
So it ultimately comes down to how coach Phil Jackson manages the situation. And is there a better situation-manager in the game today than Jackson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Can the Lakers break the 72-win sea... Nov 1, 2009
That pick-up is instrumental to the Lakers' chances to win 73 and more in the season that follows, effectively surpassing the 72-10 mark that 1996 Chicago Bulls of Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, and co., also led by Coach Phil Jackson, set. The Lakers either upgraded over the top, or made an unnecessary, perhaps excess, acquisition. (Suite101.com)
NBA Commentary: Lakers are ready to renew success Nov 1, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- It was impossible to tell who was beaming more: Kobe Bryant as he received his new championship ring, or Phil Jackson watching Bryant receive it. After all the times they clashed in the past, consider their hell now completely frozen over. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Recap: LA Lakers vs. Dallas Oct 31, 2009
"It's one of the longest nights we've had in this building," said Lakers coach Phil Jackson. "We should refund the money to our fans. Every time we got momentum we shot ourselves in our own foot.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nowitzki scores 21 in Mavs' 94-80 victory over LA Oct 31, 2009
Lakers coach Phil Jackson brought back Brown and Jordan Farmar, who were productive during the second quarter, but it didn't help. The Lakers scored just 15 points in the period and trailed 78-60 going into the fourth. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lakers listless Oct 31, 2009
That was one of the longest nights weve had in this building, Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. We should refund the money to our fans. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mavs look for Nowitzki to step up vs. Lakers Oct 30, 2009
"It's always tough to play games after those kind of ceremonies," coach Phil Jackson said. "Some of the energy is always difficult to maintain because there is a lot of energy that's kind of dissipated when you go out and have that kind of ceremony. You're not ready to step up and march to the tune of this season right yet.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lakers Beat Clippers 99-92 in Season Opener Oct 29, 2009
Phil Jackson said Gasol could return Friday against Dallas. The Lakers improved to 13-4 in season openers at home since moving to Los Angeles. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lakers off to a flyer Oct 29, 2009
That third quarter was a real letdown for us which is not an issue we ve had before, said Lakers coach Phil Jackson. We missed a lot of easy shots and gave up a lot of opportunities to them. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lakers have plenty of star power Oct 28, 2009
This is a team that once had the two biggest stars openly feuding (Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant) and a coach (Phil Jackson) the author of a book extremely critical of one of those stars (Bryant again) ... Ron Artest, left, joins coach Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Recap: LA Lakers vs. LA Clippers Oct 28, 2009
"The bench got off to a ragged start," said Lakers coach Phil Jackson. "I didn't like a lot of the matchups we were faced with so I stuck with our starters more than I wanted to. The third quarter was a letdown for us, but we came storming back.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lakers raise championship banner, get rings Oct 28, 2009
Lakers coach Phil Jackson got a special ovation from the crowd when he received his 10th championship ring as a coach, in addition to the ring he still occasionally wears from his playing days with the New York Knicks. That Knicks ring is missing a diamond after he lost it at a Bennigans restaurant while he was an assistant coach with the Chicago Bulls, whom he later coached to six championships. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LAKERS: L.A. adds character to defend title Oct 27, 2009
Lakers forward Ron Artest, defending Clippers guard Baron Davis, has been known for his volatile persona, but he says he will follow the lead of Kobe Bryant and coach Phil Jackson. 2009-10 NBA PRESEASON. (USA Today -- Sports)
Backup had nothing to lose, so much to gain in first game in two years Oct 26, 2009
Instead of showing anger or frustration at the young receiver's failure to report, Singletary became more Zen than Phil Jackson. But his administration hasn't been so effective in the absence of an urgent problem. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NBA: Breaking down the conferences Oct 26, 2009
Pau Gasol (16), Kobe Bryant, coach Phil Jackson and new addition Ron Artest (37) are the core of the Los Angeles Lakers, who are favored to contend for a second straight NBA title. KEVORK DJANSEZIAN - GETTY IMAGES PHOTO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Refund no slam dunk for loyal Patroons ticket-holders Oct 25, 2009
"I would have liked to have seen the team succeed," said Kelly, who was a Patroons fan back in the team's 1980s heyday, when today's NBA coaches Phil Jackson and George Karl were honing their skills in Albany. "When they came back, I wanted to support that.". (Albany Times Union)
Ventre: Lakers have the makings of a dynasty Oct 25, 2009
They brought Phil Jackson a record 10th NBA ring as a head coach, sticking an imaginary needle in Red Auerbachs memory while coining the phrase, The Zen of Ten ... I get a chance to play with Phil Jackson, Artest said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chemistry experiment Oct 24, 2009
Phil Jackson has emphasized defense during the preseason ... We could be very good, coach Phil Jackson said. (Boston Globe)
Fight To The Finish John Biever/SIPaul Pierce and the Celtics added a key piece to their roster in the offseason, as did Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.The NBA regular season gets underway next week, and the usual suspects are favored to win it all. Ian Thomsen takes his best shot at predicting who will still be standing in June. Oct 22, 2009
On the contrary: He's an upgrade over Trevor Ariza, Phil Jackson will strike a constructive relationship with him and he's joining a championship team that can live with his unique personality. Artest will improve the Lakers defensively at small forward, but the Celtics will be stronger defensively overall, enabling them to control tempo and overcome the Lakers' likely home-court advantage. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
BrittRobsonInside The NBA Sometimes, all promising young big men need is time to grow. Oct 21, 2009
New Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis is predictably having early trouble installing some modified elements of the triangle offense he learned under Phil Jackson and Tex Winter in Los Angeles. The Wolves are next to last, ahead of only Miami, in assists, and relating the difficulty of "learning a new system" has become a postgame mantra in the locker room. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Opinion: Jackson isnt OK with allowing traveling Oct 21, 2009
Eric Jamison / AP"Its real hard to digest that for a person who has been in basketball as long as I have been in basketball, were just going to give into it," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said ... Traveling in the NBA has undergone a similar punitive metamorphosis, and Lakers coach Phil Jackson isn't thrilled about it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Quick Take: NBA wary of swine flu, but will it affect its stars? Oct 20, 2009
It's one thing for Phil Jackson to carry a trusty air-pressure gauge, lest an opponent try to deflate his running game. But how is the NBA going to enforce this one. (MSNBC -- Sports)
2009-10 San Antonio Spurs Preview Oct 20, 2009
COACHING: Phil Jackson has 10 rings but Popovich is still regarded by most as the best pure basketball coach in the NBA. A solid X's and O's guy that preaches defense and communicates effectively. What else could you ask for. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ex-UMass star Gaffney catches the Lakers’ eye Oct 20, 2009
We really like his basketball feel, Lakers coach Phil Jackson said yesterday, his athleticism, his defensive capabilities. He s learning how to shoot the ball, and that s one of the keys for him. (Boston Globe)
Bynum scores 20 and grabs 13 rebounds, Lakers' bench holds off Clippers in 114-108 win Oct 19, 2009
"We weren't prepared to play to start with and we made some mistakes defensively, which opened the doors," coach Phil Jackson said. "We still have to shore up the inside and stop the penetration dribble. We weren't very sharp offensively in the first quarter, either.". (FOX61, CT)
Bynum leads Lakersin return to Staples Oct 18, 2009
"We basically have to get our guys who are injured back out on the floor. That's a big part of what we're trying to do," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "And we want to get Ron acclimated to what we do and get him comfortable in the games. Ron basically didn't play tonight. He never had an opportunity to play, with his foul trouble.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Players will have to make new travel plans Oct 17, 2009
It was so blatant, it made Phil Jackson wish he had a whistle instead of a clipboard. Or LeBron James s crab dribble last January. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
First practice for Foxs first team Oct 16, 2009
We run a variation of the triangle that the Bulls and Lakers of Phil Jackson have won 10 world championships with. We don t run a true triangle; we run a varied version of it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Notebook: Fox to install triangle offense with Bulldogs Oct 15, 2009
Fox will implement a variation of the triangle offense that Phil Jackson used to win 10 NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. Last season Georgia used a motion offense under Dennis Felton and interim head coach Pete Herrmann. (Athens Banner-Herald)
* [ LETTERS ] Oct 8, 2009
Of course, his teammates and coach, Phil Jackson, and the great support he received from his family also played a role in his achievements. Although he is retired now, he remains humble and continues to dedicate his life to basketball. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Quick Take: Replacement refs already a problem Oct 7, 2009
If a relative coaching neophyte such as Spoelstra can grab the upper hand in his first encounter with the replacements, imagine what Phil Jackson, Don Nelson and Larry Brown might achieve when the lights go on for real. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Sports)
ArashMarkaziInside The NBA In a town that loves drama, Ron Artest's transition is must-see. Oct 6, 2009
Before training camp started, Lakers coach Phil Jackson didn't hesitate when asked about the defending champion's main goal in preparation for the regular season. "We want to try and make this transition for Ron Artest seamless," Jackson said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
2009 Minnesota Timberwolves nearly all new faces Oct 2, 2009
Now it is up to Kahn and Rambis, a longtime assistant under Phil Jackson with the Los Angeles Lakers, to rescue a franchise that has steadily sunk to the bottom of the pecking order in the Twin Cities sports scene. Tickets for Timberwolves games are easy to come by. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Opinion: Kobe, Lakers must be hungrier and better Oct 1, 2009
The issue, as described back then by one Phil Jackson, was this about Bryant: Some nights hes in balance. Some nights its over the edge with trying to find how he can do a little bit better. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Practice: Beyond closed doors Sep 30, 2009
It s not a coincidence that Phil Jackson s teams have been successful: the triangle offense implies a discipline which emerges out of practice: learn the system individually and then learn how to execute it in a team concept. By the way, Woody knows that he reached the 47 win mark and the playoffs sacrificing important things (freshness and more varied offense). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Reports: Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom Married Sep 30, 2009
According to the reports, Odom's teammates Luke Walton and Sasha Vujacic attended the ceremony, along with Lakers coach Phil Jackson. Kardashian appears with her family on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." She and her sister Kourtney co-star in the E. (Newsmax)
Odom and Artest in the spotlight not Kobe Sep 30, 2009
Coach Phil Jackson appeared briefly, wearing a bemused smile as he watched the two-hour circus unfold, but he didnt speak. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Newly married Laker Odom focus of media Sep 30, 2009
Coach Phil Jackson appeared briefly, wearing a bemused smile as he watched the two-hour circus unfold, but he didn't speak. Odom and free agent were the media magnets, making almost an afterthought on opening day of training camp for the defending NBA champions. (ESPN -- Basketball)
ArashMarkaziInside The NBA The champion Lakers held media day ... and a circus broke out. Sep 30, 2009
-- Phil Jackson looked at the scene and simply shook his head. Leaning on a chair a few feet behind Lamar Odom and a throng of media attempting to ask about anything but basketball, Jackson laughed momentarily before finally stepping in and saying, "C'mon, Lamar let's go.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bullseye looks at MU's 2010 Illinois targets Sep 26, 2009
Part 1: Roy Schmidt looks at the Illinois recruiting Class of 2010- PG L Dority, 2G Reggie Smith and PF Phil Jackson. Side B: Roy's look at 2010 class. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Relaxed Jackson ready for Lakers' title defense Sep 26, 2009
Relaxed Phil Jackson mulls Lakers' title defense - NBA - SI.com ... EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) -- Phil Jackson is back from his summer vacation in Montana, already thinking about how to minimize distractions around a team that returns as defending NBA champions for the first time since 2002. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bobby Cox a bad tactician? Because of Puckett? Come on Sep 26, 2009
Phil Jackson, Joe Torre, etc won championships not Division titles. Not one championship, but several. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
North Dakota faces deadline on 'Fighting Sioux' Sep 25, 2009
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson, returning to his alma mater to accept an honorary degree last year, urged UND to drop the name, saying the change could be made gracefully. Students Sarah Molde, Chelsey Hill and Alison Spicer, three seniors studying social work, said they believe students will wear Fighting Sioux gear even if the name is changed. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Champion Lakers top preseason power poll Sep 25, 2009
Ron Artest adds depth to the Lakers, but it will be up to coach Phil Jackson and guard Kobe Bryant to keep him in line, writes Sean Deveney of the Sporting News ... With Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant, though. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Greatest of the Double Oughts Sep 24, 2009
Their dynasty featured a three-peat from 2000-2002, and was led by head coach Phil Jackson and super star players Shaquille O Neal (who won three of the championships with L.A.) and Kobe Bryant. For the NFL the New England Patriots have the towards being the team of the decade. (Suite101.com)
Celizic: Umps Fenway-biased? Scioscia plants the seed Sep 18, 2009
Phil Jackson and Pat Riley before him made an art form of accusing the ref of favoring the other team. Over the years, both have racked up impressive fine totals for their calculated comments. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Forget Me Not Sep 18, 2009
Just ask Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who accused Jones of playing "unsportsmanlike basketball" last spring after tripping on a defensive play during the playoffs. It was part of a postseason in which Jones developed a nasty but effective edge, leading Denver coach George Karl to compare his work to recently retired defensive specialist. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
How to Make Your Child a Better Ath... Sep 15, 2009
It s disturbing, retired NBA coach Phil Jackson says in a public service announcement produced by the , a division of Stanford University s Department of Athletics. Sideline confrontations, coaches losing their cool. (Suite101.com)
Michael Jordans Big What If? Sep 12, 2009
Maybe coach Phil Jackson and Scottie Pippen wouldve stayed in Chicago. At that point though, I think the fan in me is overtaking the stat head. (Slate)
Jordan thanks motivators Sep 12, 2009
Jordan singled out former Bulls coaches Kevin Loughery, Doug Collins, and Phil Jackson. Referring to Krause, he said: I didn t see the organization playing with the flu, as Jordan led the Bulls to championship wins over Utah. (Boston Globe)
Sorting fact from friction Sep 6, 2009
In fact, Winter was a Phil Jackson assistant for all six of the Bulls NBA championships and for three of the Jackson s NBA titles with the Lakers. I think when we hired Phil to be head coach and Tex was already there with the triangle, Michael found out he could score in ways he never dreamed of scoring, Krause said. (Boston Globe)
SteveAschburnerInside The NBA Bruce Bowen has created a legacy that exceeds his career. Sep 5, 2009
Sufferers such as , , and Nowitzki directed our attention to Bowen's feet (allegedly stepping underneath jump shooters), legs (kicking into his man) and knees (aimed at quadriceps and groins), but I'll always remember his hands flailing around and about the ball-handler like the NHL's Sean Avery pestering Martin Brodeur or, as Phil Jackson said, Edward Scissorhands. Dirty. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dean Smith on Michael Jordan Sep 3, 2009
For the full stories from people who knew, covered and played with Michael -- people like Phil Jackson, Rick Telander, Terry Francona, Ric Bucher and more -- you can read the full issue -- if you're an Insider. To continue reading this article you must be an Insider. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
