Metta World Peace, the Lakers forward formerly known as Ron Artest, has generally steered clear of fights, flagrant fouls, technical fouls and controversy over the last several years.

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For Lakers’ Metta World Peace, a New Name and Outlook

The trade talks ended when the Lakers refused to meet the demands of the N.B.A., which owns the Hornets, on a return package for Chris Paul.

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Lakers Pursuit of Hornets’ Paul Falls Through Again

As training camps opened and players began signing contracts, the main topic of discussion was David Stern’s decision to veto the trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers.

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N.B.A. Reopens to Business as Most Unusual

Bet Lakers coach Phil Jackson never thought it would end like this: The 11-time NBA championship-winning Hall of Fame coach witnessed his Los Angeles Lakers, led by star Kobe Bryant, get eliminated from the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks after losing…

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Lakers Swept Out of Playoffs

Jason Terry scored 32 points and the Mavericks swept the Lakers and ended Phil Jackson’s championship-laden coaching career.

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Mavericks 122, Lakers 86: Jackson’s Storied Career Ends With Lakers Falling Meekly

What is expected to be the end of the line for Phil Jackson as Los Angeles Lakers coach came Sunday. His team lost by 36 points, swept out of the NBA playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks in a performance that left the Lakers outclassed ( Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum were ejected ) as well as outplayed. So much for the threepeat and so much for another championship for Jackson, who looked as if he were auditioning for a Southwest Airlines commercial for most of the game. Read full article > >

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NBA Playoffs: Phil Jackson exits the stage

Phil Jackson, the Lakers’ coach, will visit Madison Square Garden on Friday, probably for the last time in a storied career.

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Farewell Tour Brings Jackson to the Garden