If Jeanie Buss ran the show, could Phil Jackson's return be far behind?

Jackson, the former Lakers coach, is talking a lot these days about the team. Although he says he's not going to coach again, a big-time front-office job appeals to him. Should Jim Buss be worried?

New England Patriots owner remembers the Lakers' Jerry Buss

Robert Kraft's friendship with the late Lakers owner dates to when both owned tennis teams. He signed Martina Navratilova and Jerry Buss signed Chris Evert.

Eight big questions about the Lakers; you may not like the answers

Post-All-Star break, this team has issues. Can Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard coexist? Will Howard stay? Will Lakers make playoffs? (Don't hold your breath, on any of it.)

Clearing the heir may take time after Lakers owner Jerry Buss' death

Jim and Jeanie Buss face major but familiar challenges as children of a legendary owner. Succession has occurred in other family sports operations, including Dodgers.

To replace Jerry Buss, Lakers should dream of Jeanie

Team has always had one voice. Now it should be Jeanie's.

Can Lakers turn season around to properly honor Jerry Buss?

It's a delicate question many are thinking amid sadness over legendary owner's death. Kobe Bryant says he hopes some use chance to get 'history lesson and understand what this franchise really is.'

Up next for the Lakers: Wednesday vs. Boston

The old rivals meet again, nearly two weeks after the Lakers were blown out, 116-95, in Boston.

To Magic Johnson, Jerry Buss was friend, mentor and 'second father'

Magic Johnson joined Lakers the same year Buss bought them; together they created Showtime. On day of Buss' death, Johnson says, 'Without Dr. Jerry Buss, there is no Magic.'

Jerry Buss had many sides, but his best one truly defined him

Lakers owner Jerry Buss will be remembered for a lot of things, including a 'playboy' lifestyle. But don't overlook his loyalty, generosity and caring for people.

Jerry Buss is praised throughout NBA for his vision and humbleness

Jerry West calls the death of the Lakers' owner a sad day. 'I have been blessed to work for Jerry Buss, the most successful owner in basketball history,' West says. Former Lakers guard Derek Fisher says, 'I lost a friend and mentor.'

Lakers expected to remain a Buss family-owned team

After team owner Jerry Buss' death Monday, a statement from the Buss family seems to indicate that the ownership stake will remain intact. The two-thirds ownership stake held by the Buss family will be held in a trust and the team can't be sold off in smaller pieces.

Jerry Buss' legacy is creating a team all of Los Angeles could love

The showman behind Showtime builds a successful, popular team that bonds people throughout diverse Southland. Without his singular vision, there could be major changes ahead as his children take over.

And the NBA award ought to go to ....

By this set of midseason measurements, the Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose and Nikola Vucevic all stand out.

When NBA three-point shooters are dialed in, time stands still

Pure shooters like Chuck Person (now a Lakers assistant) can do amazing things from long range. And NBA's three-point contest is still a showcase for amazing.

The three-pointer: A long shot comes in with a big payoff for NBA

The three-point shot, considered a novelty and shunned by purists when adopted in 1979, is now a basketball staple, a key factor in strategy and personnel decisions.