The Lakers’ Phil Jackson hopes to reach a decision on his coaching future in the next four weeks. Jackson, who turned 62 last month, is in the final season of the three-year, $30 million contract he signed before the 2005-06 season.
“I just told Dr. Buss it hinged upon my recovery,” Jackson said Tuesday, referring to Lakers owner Jerry Buss. “Hopefully that doesn’t run into the season, when wins and losses become a priority.”
Jackson underwent hip-replacement surgery in June, his second such operation in less than a year. He’s still using a cane but said he’s been making progress. The Lakers open the season Oct. 30.
*Wizards center Etan Thomas was held out at the start of training camp after a cardiac test showed an irregularity during a routine medical exam. It’s not known how long he will be sidelined. … Bobcats forward Sean May will see Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday for a knee problem. … Fomer Buck Sidney Moncrief was hired as a shooting coach by the Warriors. … The Knicks waived Dan Dickau after completing a buyout of the point guard’s contract. … The WNBA’s Washington Mystics said Tree Rollins would be their head coach after working on an interim basis when Richie Adubato resigned.
