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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers News: Phil Jackson Addresses Speculation He Would Leave Knicks
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Lakers News: Phil Jackson Addresses Speculation He Would Leave Knicks

Dan Duangdao
Published: 03/11/2016
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With the Los Angeles Lakers headed to the NBA draft lottery for the third consecutive season, there is pressure on Jim Buss (executive vice president of basketball operations) to fulfill his promise of the franchise reaching the Western Conference Finals soon.

However, during the team’s rebuild, there has been constant speculation that current New York Knicks President Phil Jackson could make his way back to Los Angeles.

With the Lakers hosting the Knicks at the Staples Center on Sunday, the legendary coach addressed the speculation that he would leave New York according to Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News:

Phil Jackson on speculation he'd leave Knicks: "Well I'm in LA right now." He pauses and then adds, "I'm still in it. I'm in it to win it."

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 11, 2016

With the Lakers losing and how head coach Byron Scott has handled the young core prior to the All-Star break, the franchise has taken a lot of heat. As Kobe Bryant is set to retire at the end of this season, many have questioned the direction the storied franchise is taking.

However, the future is bright as D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, and Jordan Clarkson have all shown their potential through different parts of the season. With the young core established, it will be interesting to see what pieces the Lakers can add this summer.

Along with a top-three protected pick (as a result of Steve Nash trade), the Lakers are projected to have as much as $65 million in cap space. While all eyes will be on Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), the Lakers are reportedly interested in players like Hassan Whiteside (Miami Heat), Al Horford (Atlanta Hawks) and DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors).

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ByDan Duangdao
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Dan Duangdao was the managing editor at Lakers Nation (2013-16, 2018-20). He is currently the founder at LA Sports Media, Lake Show, Raiders Nation, Rams Nation, Kings Nation, Galaxy Nation, and MMA Rumors. Born and raised in Southern California and a lifelong Los Angeles sports and mixed martial arts fan, his first NBA game was Kobe Bryant and the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors with Michael Jordan in attendance during the 1998-99 NBA season. He was previously a contributor at HOOPSWORLD (now Basketball Insiders) and an NBA editor at ClutchPoints. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @DanDuangdao.
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