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Kupchak Discusses Lakers, Buss’ Death On CBS Sports Radio

Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak Tuesday spoke with CBS Sports Radio about the team’s troubled season, as well as the recent passing of owner Jerry Buss.

2013/02/26

Mike D'Antoni smiles as he speaks at a press confernece introducing him as the new Los Angeles Lakers head coach on November 15. 2012 at the Lakers practice facility at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Lakers’ New Head Coach D’Antoni Knows The Mission Is To Win This Year

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced new head coach Mike D’Antoni at a press conference on Thursday afternoon at the El Segundo practice facility.

2012/11/15

Western Conference Team Coach Mike D'Antoni talks with Kobe Bryant before the 2007 NBA All-Star Game on February 18, 2007 at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE/Getty Images)

Kobe Calls Coach Mike D’Antoni An Offensive Genius

The Los Angeles Lakers will no longer be searching for a new coach when they take the floor Tuesday night, but their newest employee won’t be on the bench quite yet.

2012/11/13

Phil Jackson has done this before and according to sources, the Zenmaster is open to return (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Have Door Wide Open For Phil Jackson

Mitch Kupchak has begun the search for the new Lakers head coach after he fired Mike Brown after going 1-4 at the start of the his second season with the team.

2012/11/09

Dwight Howard (L) is introduced to the media as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers by General Manager Mitch Kupchak during a news conference at the Toyota Sports Center on August 10, 2012 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers aquired Howard from Orlando Magic in a four-team trade. In addition, Lakers wil receive Chris Duhon and Earl Clark from the Magic. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Dwight Howard Excited To Start New Chapter With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have closed an off season deal, acquiring Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic in exchange for center Andrew Bynum. The deal was finalized Friday morning and the Lakers introduced him formally at the Lakers training facility Friday night.

2012/08/10

EL SEGUNDO, CA - MAY 31: General Manager Mitch Kupchak (L) and Head Coach Mike Brown of the Los Angeles Lakers (R) talk to the media at Toyota Sports Center on May 31, 2011 in El Segundo, California. Brown replaces Phil Jackson, who announced at the end of the season he would not return as head coach. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Jon SooHoo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers Say Team Hasn’t Inquired About Lakers GM Kupchak

Portland Trail Blazers President Larry Miller says the team has not reached out to the Los Angeles Lakers for permission to talk to general manager Mitch Kupchak.

2012/04/19

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Bynum To Sit Out Game Against Nets With Sprained Ankle And “Numerous Infractions’

The incorrigible one just took a hit in the wallet. All-Star center Andrew Bynum has reportedly been fined by the Los Angeles Lakers for committing “numerous infractions,” according to an ESPLA.com report. The amount of the fine is not known but it’s punishment for his recent behavior.

2012/04/03

Mitch Kupchak Responds To Kobe’s Comments

Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak has released a statement in response to Kobe Bryant’s comments on Sunday night.

2012/02/20

Lakers Open To Attending Gilbert Arenas Workout

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak is awaiting word on details of a workout Gilbert Arenas is planning in Los Angeles later this week and is open-minded about attending, two people with knowledge of the situation told CBSSports.com Wednesday.

2012/02/08

Kupchak, ‘There Could Be More Than One Big Deal’

Mitch Kupchak feels he got stuck in a quagmire created by the NBA when the Los Angeles Lakers’ disallowed trade for Chris Paul forced the general manager to ship out Lamar Odom in another hasty deal.

2011/12/12

Lakers Can’t Talk To Byron Scott About Opening

Any time the greatest coach ever in a sport retires, finding a suitable replacement can be sort of difficult. Right now, there don’t appear to be any serious lead as to who will replace Phil Jackson as the coach of the Lakers, but here’s one guy that most definitely won’t be: Byron Scott.

2011/05/12

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Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak Says Trade Unlikely

General manager Mitch Kupchak says the Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to make any trades before next week’s deadline, even after a humiliating defeat in Cleveland before the All-Star break.

2011/02/17

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