Article: LAKERS NOTEBOOK: JACKSON: PLAYERS ARE NOT DISTRACTED.(Sports)

Article: Jackson returning to rebuild Lakers After year away, coach takes old job NBA
International Herald Tribune;  June 16, 2005 ;     700+ words ......The team owner, Jerry Buss, wanted a new...locker room, and Jackson, worn by the physical...president, daughter of Jerry Buss and Jackson's girlfriend of...as last month, Jerry Buss was said to have...about bringing Jackson back. Last summer...

Article: Jackson to meet with Kobe
The Sun, San Bernardino, Calif.;  May 28, 2005 ;     564 words ...The Phil Jackson saga appears to be entering its final stages, with Jackson trying to set up a meeting...a new coach, with owner Jerry Buss saying the superstar guard...process, the meeting with Jackson is said to be critical...called it a "done deal" that Jackson would return while ...

Article: Jackson may be close to decision
Press-Telegram Long Beach, CA.;  May 28, 2005 ;     566 words ...The Phil Jackson saga appears to be entering its final stages, with Jackson trying to set up a meeting...a new coach, with owner Jerry Buss saying the superstar guard...process, the meeting with Jackson is said to be critical...called it a "done deal' that Jackson would return while ...

Article: PHIL'S NEXT BIG STEP JACKSON TRYING TO SET MEETING SOON WITH KOBE.(Sports)
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  May 28, 2005 ;     576 words ......Siler Staff Writer The Phil Jackson saga appears to be entering its final stages, with Jackson trying to set up a meeting...a new coach, with owner Jerry Buss saying the superstar guard...process, the meeting with Jackson is said to be critical...it a ``done deal'' that Jackson would ...

Article: PHIL JACKSON BACK IN LAKERS CATBIRD SEAT.(News)
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  April 7, 2005 ;     700+ words ......Whether or not Jackson decides to return...in symbolism, Jerry Buss and Jackson seated side...sitting with Jerry Buss tonight, Jackson also will be...is certain: Jackson won't come cheap...season. Whether Jerry Buss or any owner...

Article: With Phil Jackson in attendance, Lakers fall to Rockets.
The Orange County Register (Santa Ana, Calif.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service);  April 7, 2005 ;     491 words ......Kevin Ding LOS ANGELES _ Phil Jackson was there Thursday, literally...shoulders from his perch in owner Jerry Buss' suite behind the bench at...would have done for them in Jackson's eyes as he mulls a return to coaching, who knows. Jackson already has seen many Lakers...13th loss in 14 ...

Article: Jackson trying to meet with Bryant
Daily Breeze;  May 29, 2005 ;     678 words ...The Phil Jackson saga appears to be entering its final stages, with Jackson trying to set up a meeting...a new coach, with owner Jerry Buss saying the star guard would...process, the meeting with Jackson is said to be critical...called it a "done deal" that Jackson would return, and ...

Article: Jackson, Kobe together again
Deseret News (Salt Lake City);  June 15, 2005 ;     700+ words ...LOS ANGELES -- Phil Jackson is back with the Los Angeles...could possibly happen," Jackson said Tuesday at a Staples...pleasure to come back." Jackson, who won three championships...last June 18 by owner Jerry Buss -- three days after the...Finals. The buzz about Jackson's possible ...

Article: Lakers re-hire Phil Jackson as coach
AP Worldstream;  June 15, 2005 ;     700+ words ......Dateline: LOS ANGELES Phil Jackson is returning to the Los...seasons. The Lakers rehired Jackson on Tuesday, after he was let go by team owner Jerry Buss last June. "This is something...could possibly happen," Jackson said. "It's a pleasure...the statement. "In Phil Jackson, they ...

Article: Phil Jackson has no shortage of options, including Lakers return.
The Orange County Register (Santa Ana, Calif.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service);  May 4, 2005 ;     700+ words ......only one to ever suggest Jackson exaggerates tales for...and public might enjoy Jackson's openness, co-workers don't quite as much. And when Jackson published The Last Season...Kupchak and Lakers owner Jerry Buss, but it was mostly Kupchak...exciting, adding that Jackson overall did ...

Article: BASK:Phil Jackson scuttled talks, declines Lakers VP job: report
AAP Sports News (Australia);  July 13, 2004 ;     651 words ......reported today. Jackson, who led the...negotiations with owner Jerry Buss by demanding...finals last month. Jackson knew he wouldn...returning when owner Jerry Buss suspended the...coaching the team." Jackson said he met with Jerry Buss on June 18 and...

Article: Phil For $10 Mil And Zen... The Lakers get the coach they wanted all along in Jackson but is he enough to turn it around; Will They Ever Trade Kobe?
Los Angeles Sentinel;  June 29, 2005 ;     636 words ......neck and on his wrist, Phil Jackson arrived to a bevy of media...to make sure they covered Jackson on his triumphant return to the Lakers. Now, if only Jackson can get Kobe Bryant and...anything like it's hot, so it's Jackson's turn. Someone should have...wasn't long ago when Dr. Jerry ...

Article: Phil Jackson Returns to Lakers
AP Online;  June 15, 2005 ;     700+ words ......together again. Phil Jackson is back with the Los Angeles...could possibly happen," Jackson said Tuesday at a Staples...pleasure to come back." Jackson, who won three championships...last June 18 by owner Jerry Buss _ three days after the...Finals. The buzz about Jackson's possible ...

Article: LAKERS NOTEBOOK: JEANIE SEES JACKSON STAYING.(Sports)
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  June 9, 2004 ;     559 words ......Lakers' owner, but Phil Jackson's chances of returning...Buss, daughter of owner Jerry Buss and girlfriend to Jackson, offered that opinion...discussions until the summer. Jackson's representatives say...on her discussions with Jackson. She said the team ceased...negotiations in part ...