Latest Laker Skirmish

Phil Jackson: “Obviously he hasn't thrown his heart and soul into performing on the floor. That hurts me a little bit. … He was going to work at this thing and [would] put his full being into this. Right now, he's having a hard time doing that.”

Kobe Bryant: “That [should be] the least of his concerns or anybody's concerns. You don't have to worry about that. … I'm ready to play. Period. You don't have to worry about me.”