Lakers don't want to pay Phil Jackson during potential lockout

[garnett_21]

Sam Amico of NBA.com writes that the Lakers are worried about giving coach Phil Jackson a long-term contract because they believe a lockout is looming.

It was reported last week that Jackson would likely have to take a pay cut to remain with Los Angeles.

Amico also writes that the Lakers want to eventually replace Jackson with Brian Shaw.

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[BulletBob]

I suppose that kind of makes sense. Why pay a guy $12 million a year to do nothing? Although if they really believe a lockout is impending, they'll be saving a lot of money not paying player salaries so I don't see why you would let the best coach in the game walk.

[garnett_21]

I suppose that kind of makes sense. Why pay a guy $12 million a year to do nothing? Although if they really believe a lockout is impending, they'll be saving a lot of money not paying player salaries so I don't see why you would let the best coach in the game walk.

Pretty much my thought as well.