Mitch Kupchak

Mitch Kupchak sounded tired of this already but not out of any impatience with Dwight Howard. The Lakers' general manager opened a phone conversation Tuesday night with a sigh of frustration at the state of sports journalism today. "It's much ado...

On Tuesday, Phil Jackson suggested Dwight Howard might not have sufficient reason to return to the Lakers this summer as a free agent. "Would you?  If you felt like your game wasn't going to be featured?" asked Jackson on the Dan Patrick Show. Jackson...

Writers from around the Tribune Co. predict where the Lakers' soon-to-be free agent Dwight Howard will end up next season. Feel free to join the conversation with a comment of your own. Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times Within 48 hours of the...

Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson visited Jay Leno on the "Tonight Show" on Thursday night to promote his upcoming book "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success." Jackson described his brief flirtation with returning to the Lakers early in the season....

New 76ers president of basketball operations and general manager Sam Hinkie might not look the part, with his small, unathletic frame covered in tan pants, a button-down dress shirt and a blue sport jacket. Most of the general managers at the NBA rookie...

In a year defined by injury, Coach Mike D'Antoni became a lightning rod for criticism, despite leading the Lakers (45-37) team to a 28-12, seventh-place finish. In the closing moments of the Lakers' sweep by the San Antonio Spurs, the familiar chant...

Any correspondence about possible Clippers' off-season moves needs to go straight to the top. So, Chris Paul, here's a primer on what you should instruct your franchise to do in the coming months to take that next step, otherwise known as getting past...

The Lakers settled into the off-season with word that Pau Gasol underwent a procedure to help heal his aching knees.  He'll also receive stem cell injections and then have 12 weeks off before returning to basketball-related activities. Despite his...

With a last look behind the scenes with the 2012-13 Lakers, Time Warner Cable SportsNet's "Backstage: Lakers" airs its season finale on Wednesday night. The players met with General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Coach Mike D'Antoni on April 29 and 30 for...

Rookie center Robert Sacre didn't play much in games but he remained a positive, hardworking practice player through a difficult season. Sacre's sideline celebrations were entertaining as he embraced the cheerleader role. He was the only Laker to wear...

Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni did not receive any votes for the "2013-13 NBA Coach of the Year." George Karl, of the Denver Nuggets, was awarded the Red Auerbach Trophy for leading the Denver Nuggets to a 57-25 record.  The Nuggets were recently eliminated...

Forward Devin Ebanks won't be back with the Lakers next season after falling far, far out of the rotation. While former coach Mike Brown was willing to play Ebanks, in early November the third-year forward was arrested on suspicion of DUI. From that...