Phil Jackson May Be Asked to Take Pay Cut
Monday, February 08, 2010
Posted By The Baseline 9:45 AM
There have been two constants involved with the Lakers' titles through
the past decade: Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson. But while the Lakers are
expected to work out a multiyear, mega-million extension with Bryant at
some point, perhaps the same can't be assumed for Jackson.

According the Los Angeles Times, Lakers sources say if Jackson wants to
return, he'll be asked to take a pay cut from his $12 million annual
salary.

Jackson recently indicated there could be contract concerns with some
recent comments.

"People are cutting costs all around the league and coaches are
obviously going to take a cut too, so they may not even want to hire
me," Jackson said. "They may want to save some money."