Mitch Kupchak

Phil Jackson recalls his non-hiring by the Lakers on 'Tonight Show'

2013-05-17 12:41:00

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....

Lakers season wrap: Dwight Howard played hurt most of the year

2013-05-10 06:00:00

Dwight Howard's future is the key to almost everything the Lakers do moving forward. The free-agent center can re-sign in July for five years and $118 million or leave for another team for four years and $88 million. Howard insisted after his exit...

Lakers season wrap: Coach Mike D'Antoni worthy of blame or credit?

2013-05-12 13:40:00

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...

With the proper maneuvering, Clippers can improve in off-season

2013-05-12 16:55:00

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...

Lakers' week in review

2013-05-13 06:00:00

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...

Lakers season wrap: Darius Morris played bigger role than expected

2013-05-09 11:00:00

Guard Darius Morris improved through his second season in the NBA. With Steve Nash and Steve Blake on the roster, Morris was expected to be a spot player the Lakers would develop primarily in practice. Instead, the 6-foot-4 23-year-old guard was...

Mitch Kupchak snubbed with no votes for Executive of the Year

2013-05-09 12:42:00

Masai Ujiri, Denver Nuggets executive vice president of basketball operations, was named the 2012-13 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year. Despite being widely praised for his off-season moves, Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak was snubbed without...

Mike D'Antoni didn't receive any votes for 'Coach of the Year'

2013-05-08 15:00:00

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...

What's left of Lakers isn't nearly enough to beat Spurs

2013-04-28 23:07:00

The free giveaways made sense, handed off to all Lakers fans as they entered Staples Center. White towels to wave. The Lakers completed the symbolism by waving the white flag, throwing in the towel, whatever metaphor you chose in a season-ending 103-...

Dwight Howard: Contract decision centered on 'right to be happy'

2013-04-30 15:57:00

Dwight Howard will take some time away from basketball as he contemplates his future. "I'm going to take my time, get away from the game, my phones and everything and just clear my head," Howard said Tuesday after his exit meeting at the Lakers' El...

Mitch Kupchak relatively optimistic Dwight Howard will re-sign with Lakers

2013-04-30 16:55:00

The busiest man on the Lakers' payroll this off-season will be, as usual, General Manager Mitch Kupchak. And the most pressing question will be Dwight Howard. Will he or won't he sign with the Lakers when free agency begins July 1 -- if not sooner?...

Season wrap: Antawn Jamison helped -- but not consistently

2013-05-02 06:27:00

Veteran forward Antawn Jamison agreed to come to the Lakers in the off-season, signing a one-year deal at the minimum ($1.35 million). At the time, he believed the Lakers would give him a shot at an NBA championship. Jamison's contribution fluctuated...

Lamar Odom signs a new contract with the Lakers as General Manager Mitch Kupchak looks on during a press conference in El Segundo.

2011-12-11 13:21:42

Jerry Buss watches an NBA Development League game at Staples Center with General Manager Mitch Kupchak, left, and son Jim, who is an executive with the franchise.

2008-04-15 00:00:00

Phil Jackson begins teaching the Lakers the triangle offense during training camp under the watchful eyes of General Manager Jerry West (background) and assistant GM Mitch Kupchak . Jackson guided the Lakers to the title in his first season with the club.

1999-10-05 00:00:00