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Anyone who followed the NBA back in 2016 remembers the train wreck that was the New York Knicks. After years of being, well, not good, they looked towards a savior from Tinseltown: Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson. Jackson was brought in as team president to bring a “winning culture” in the Big Apple. Well, […]

Everyone knows by now that Phil Jackson has an influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization. He is even reportedly involved in the team’s coaching search. Now, the power he holds within the team could be a source of problem for LeBron James and the whole franchise. According to Bill Plaschke of the LA Times, […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson is involved in the team’s search for its next coach, but that does mean he’s also a candidate for the position? Well, Magic Johnson doesn’t believe that will happen. Speaking to TMZ Sports recently, Johnson opened up about that possibility and shared his belief that Jackson will […]

JJ Redick has been making a name for himself as a basketball analyst of late and he’s now emerged as a rising star for ESPN. The fans seem to love Redick’s takes on all things basketball. The former NBA journeyman turned broadcaster has now come out with a hot take on the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Phil Jackson has been the talk of the town of late after it was reported that he’s emerged as an influential figure for the Los Angeles Lakers as they search for their new head coach. As it turns out, however, not everyone is happy with the fact that team owner Jeanie Buss is seeking counsel […]

With all the hubbub on Russell Westbrook’s rumored departure this offseason, it seemed like a foregone conclusion to some that he had played his last game in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. But a change of scenery for the former MVP may apparently not be imminent just yet – if Phil Jackson has any say […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Wednesday surpassed his boss Pat Riley in the list of highest winning percentages among coaches with at least 100 games in the history of the NBA Playoffs. With the Heat’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their second round series, Spoelstra improved his record to 91-59 […]

According to earlier reports, Hall of Fame head coach Phil Jackson is playing a significant role in the Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach. Jackson has a lot of history with the franchise so it isn’t at all surprising that the Lakers asking for some advice from the 13-time NBA champion coach. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are well into the postseason after failing to make a run in the playoffs. They finished the season 33-49 and 11th in the Western Conference. Frank Vogel was the scapegoat following the brutal season. He was fired the day after the Lakers’ final regular-season game. Now, the Lakers are on the […]

The search for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next head coach is in full swing. A handful of names have already emerged as possible candidates but in his mind, ex-Lakers champ Lamar Odom has one particular person who he believes would be a perfect fit for this LeBron James-led squad. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Odom singled […]

Just like the 10-East when I drive from Santa Monica to Crypto.com Arena on game nights, the brain trust atop the Los Angeles Lakers organization seems a bit overcrowded. The past month or so — and really, years — has brought a deluge of insight into the Lakers brass. Each new report, it seems, reveals […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers currently in ninth place in the Western Conference, it’s time for the front office to call in the big guns. Although he’s no longer the head coach, it sounds like Phil Jackson has found a role with this team. Well, sort of. According to The Athletic, Phil Jackson “has been […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was faced with a tough decision back in 2014 when deciding which NBA team’s sideline he was going to pace. Kerr was reportedly close to signing with the New York Knicks, who were being run by Kerr’s former Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson. Kerr dropped a truth […]

Scottie Pippen and Phil Jackson have a long history together. Jackson led Pippen and the Bulls to six NBA championships. Last year, Hall of Fame forward Scottie Pippen accused Phil Jackson of being racist. Pippen said this because of the famous incident that happened in the 1994 playoffs. In the 1994 playoffs in a game […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Pau Gasol officially announced his retirement from the game of basketball on Tuesday, putting an end to what was a memorable NBA career that spanned for two decades. In honor of the two-time NBA champion, his former coach Phil Jackson made sure to pay tribute to him after his announcement. Per […]

Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson were supposed to do great things for the New York Knicks. The Los Angeles Lakers forward was at the peak of his powers in the Big Apple. As an executive, Jackson was looking to weave his magic in New York after building dynasties in Chicago and Tinseltown. Unfortunately, things went […]

There have been a number of amazing tandems to grace the Los Angeles Lakers franchise throughout its storied history. Hall of Fame duos such as Jerry West & Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O’Neal, and most recently, LeBron James & Anthony Davis have all been title-winning pairings across different […]

Former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is speaking his truths lately and isn’t holding back in doing so. Pippen — one of the best to ever do it in a Bulls uniform — has been making waves recently speaking out on many happenings throughout his storied career. It was just a few days prior that […]

Ben Simmons, Doc Rivers, Charles Barkley, Phil Jackson. These are just a few NBA personalities that Scottie Pippen has decided to declare war on after his interview for GQ was published. As it turns out, the Chicago Bulls legend could not care less. Pippen’s scandalous statements have made headlines with some folks criticizing him for […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen had many great moments with the franchise, including six championships alongside Michael Jordan. However, Pippen had his share of lows as well, including when he benched himself for the final play of a playoff game against the New York Knicks in 1994 during Jordan’s first retirement. With 1.8 seconds left […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have an illustrious history, but they haven’t had a stellar record of late with regards to the tenure of head coaches. Testament to this fact is that the Purple & Gold have had seven different head coaches over the past decade, including three of them in a single season (2012-13). However, […]

The Chicago Bulls have racked up over 2,200 regular-season wins throughout its long and rich history. Add 35 playoff appearances and six championships and you have one of the best NBA franchises ever. Sure, the Bulls have had great players such as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Artis Gilmore, Jerry Sloan, Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler and […]

At the eve of Kobe Bryan’t’s induction to the Basketball Hall of Fame, several stories from former teammates, coaches, and even a few from some of his rivals have been making their rounds all over the internet. One particular narrative that piqued our interest comes from former Los Angeles Lakers guard Tyronn Lue, who incidentally, […]

It’s not hard to overlook the crucial role a coach plays in every team’s success. The spotlight is always placed on the players — and rightfully so — which sometimes causes most of us to undervalue the type of contribution a head coach has on his team. Today, we take a look at some of […]

It’s great to see Phil Jackson has reached the stage of not giving a damn what anyone thinks anymore. It appeared he didn’t care while running the Knicks front office with some of the decisions he made. Now he’s reached the peak level of really not caring about airing everything out. Appearing on “The Curious […]

Carmelo Anthony was one of the NBA’s most lethal scorers in his prime, racking up nine 25 point per game seasons across his near two decade career. His most prolific scoring campaign was during the 2012-13 season for the New York Knicks. Despite Melo’s undeniable ability to get buckets, former Knicks president Phil Jackson didn’t […]

For the longest time, the Boston Celtics’ eight straight championships have stood as the standard of excellence for professional basketball teams. And why not? Their “eight-peat” arguably remains the single-most impossible team record to break. The 1990s Chicago Bulls came the closest to accomplishing the feat, with six championships (1991-93, 1996-98) in eight years. Those […]

After making his mark in the basketball world as the most dominant player ever, Shaquille O’Neal has been embarking on establishing himself as a business magnate. En route to this journey, he has received some key advice from none other than Jeff Bezos and his former coach, Phil Jackson. Speaking with Andy Frye of Forbes, […]

After racing to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers were brought back to earth after the Denver Nuggets handed them a 114-106 defeat in Game 3 to cut their series lead to 2-1.  Before the loss, Los Angeles had won six straight games in the playoffs dating back to […]

Former Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs point guard Steve Kerr has opened up about a contentious remark made by the great Phil Jackson more than two decades ago about the asterisk on the Spurs’ 1999 championship. The 1998-99 campaign was a lockout season that did not start until February. As a result, teams were […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers tactician Phil Jackson is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. The “Zen Master” won six championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s and later captured five more titles with the Lakers. With that, some of Jackson’s former players commented on the reasons he should be considered […]

Coaches are key in the NBA. They bring out the abilities of every player on the team and stir their team to a championship. There is no question that one of the greatest coaches in league history is Phil Jackson. Jackson has won 229 postseason games, which is the most of any coach. These playoff […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were in for a treat when 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson appeared on a Zoom conference call with them in late May. The Zen Master reportedly spoke about “The Last Dance” documentary, which featured the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season and numerous other events involving the dynasty years. According to Tim McManus […]

There’s no denying that Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been one of the most successful coaches in the NBA over the past few years. Nonetheless, this has not prevented some folks from criticizing some of Kerr’s rather unusual lineups. The 54-year-old addressed this issue on a recent appearance on “The TK Show” […]

The Michael Jordan-Steve Kerr skirmish during a Chicago Bulls‘ team practice was indeed one of the most entertaining moments from the recently concluded 10-part ESPN docu-series “The Last Dance.” The brilliant series shed light on the moments leading to the now-infamous brawl, wherein His Airness managed to land clean shots to Kerr’s face which left […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr played for Phil Jackson as a member of the Chicago Bulls from 1993 to 1998. Apparently, he was also nearly hired by Jackson to be the head coach of the New York Knicks. Former Warriors assistant general manager Travis Schlenk reflected on the series of events that led to […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has definitely given the Purple and Gold a major boost in his second stint in Hollywood. According to Lakers controlling owner and president Jeanie Buss, the reunion with the 34-year-old big man wouldn’t have happened had not for some wise words she learned from former Lakers coach Phil Jackson. […]

During his time in the league, former NBA big man Will Perdue had the privilege of playing under two of the greatest coaches in the history of the game: Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich. Recently, the four-time NBA champ opened about his thoughts on both coaches. Perdue said Phil Jackson’s coaching style revolved around how […]

One of the reasons behind the end of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in the 1990s was the fact that head coach Phil Jackson parted ways with the team following after the 1997-98 campaign. Whatever may have caused Jackson’s departure, the fact of the matter is that he joined the Los Angeles Lakers where he would […]