Mitch Kupchak

Kevin Ding: Dwight Howard, Mike D'Antoni and the Lakers

2 days ago

This is a very tough team to pick one player and say, 'Let's feature that one player.'"Get the feeling that Kupchak isn't kowtowing to Howard, even though the player has all the power right now?

76ers general manager Sam Hinkie not just a numbers guy; he's also a fan

6 days ago

And most have a long history in the NBA, such as Boston's Danny Ainge, the Lakers' Mitch Kupchak and Brooklyn's Billy King, all of whom were present at the Attack Athletics gym to set eyes on...

Ben Bolch: Clippers can be thrifty and net proper upgrades

10 days ago

Since you wield nearly as much power as anyone in the front office, maybe start by sending Mitch Kupchak, your Lakers nemesis, a text message playing off that old yearbook phrase, "Raise hell this...

No Celtics, Lakers in 2nd rd a 1st since '07

18 days ago

Those days seem so long ago and far away now, but Kupchak isn't ready to concede anything.

Lakers need to improve, a lot, but their options are limited

19 days ago

"The collective-bargaining agreement really limits how we can add to the team," Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said.

Dwight Howard should love L.A.

22 days ago

General Manager Mitch Kupchak told him how much he wanted him back, as did Bryant, publicly and privately.

Stretching the Field: There's nothing for Howard to mull over

23 days ago

"I think he understands that the sooner he makes a decision, the better it is for everybody," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said.

Bill Plaschke: Phil for president

23 days ago

"Mitch Kupchak confirmed the Lakers still want to re-sign Howard, then pleaded for him to make his decision quickly so they can figure out if they can keep Kobe happy.

Dwight Howard wants to get away before deciding on Lakers' return

24 days ago

Kupchak used humor to deflect a question about the Lakers' likely use of the amnesty provision on either Gasol, Bryant, Metta World Peace or Steve Blake.

Steve Nash makes Lakers' case: 'This is the place' for Dwight Howard

24 days ago

Metta World Peace wore a blue Cookie Monster T-shirt for his end-of-season meeting with Kupchak and D'Antoni.

T.J. Simers: Despite thumping, Paul has Clippers thinking big

91 days ago

That way they can keep the guys together who have been beaten up the most in the building.De La Hoya was 0-1 in Staples and so Mitch Kupchak probably has it right: Dwight really doesn't need to...

Kobe Bryant has no doubt Lakers will make the playoffs

91 days ago

"Regarding Dwight, it took a while for the league to understand our position was exactly what we stated it would be," Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said in a phone interview.

Kevin Ding: What would Jerry Buss do with Dwight Howard?

92 days ago

"Kupchak chuckled as he recalled those conversations wherein his goal was to "be prepared for a comment you weren't prepared for.

Nothin' but Net: Trade deadline winners and losers

92 days ago

Despite the experiment not working a little bit, Kupchak stated Howard is the future of the Lakers, even though Howard could walk at the end of the season.

Non-committal Dwight Howard receives backing from Kupchak

92 days ago

General Manager Mitch Kupchak reiterated in a radio interview Wednesday that the Lakers have no intention of trading Howard and sees big things ahead despite his lackluster season so far.

T.J. Simers: If Jeanie Buss ran show, could Phil Jackson's return be far behind?

93 days ago

Funny, though, Kupchak said the Lakers can't "bank" on Kobe's future with the team after next year, not knowing what he's going to do when his contract expires.

New CBA looms over NBA trade discussions

93 days ago

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak has said repeatedly they intend to keep center Dwight Howard, and re-sign him to an extension this summer that will pay him more than $20 million annually.

Bill Plaschke: Lakers have always had one voice, now it should be Jeanie's

93 days ago

"Not to say everything is perfect all the time, but I've been with them on decisions, and sharing information, where they've communicated and worked very well together," Kupchak said.

Can Lakers turn season around to properly honor Jerry Buss?

93 days ago

"Kupchak later said Gasol would be out another month, which would give him about a dozen games before the end of the regular season.

Bryant, Kupchak endorse Buss heirs

94 days ago

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant and general manager Mitch Kupchak endorsed the six children of the late Jerry Buss as worthy heirs to running the Los Angeles Lakers.

Billy Hunter voted out as head of NBA players union

97 days ago

They need the Lakers to make the playoffs in order to get their draft position.- Meanwhile, Howard said this weekend he has received assurances from Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak that he...

Bryant, Howard: Coming apart at the scene

97 days ago

Howard said General Manager Mitch Kupchak and other team executives assured him he would remain a Laker after Thursday's trade deadline.

Helene Elliott: Buss is owed a better showing by these Lakers

98 days ago

Before the season began, General Manager Mitch Kupchak said all would be business as usual.

Lakers' owner Jerry Buss in intensive care with undisclosed cancer

98 days ago

"When it comes down to it, Dr. Buss is a competitor," Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said when Howard was acquired in a four-team trade last August.

Lakers' owner Jerry Buss hospitalized

99 days ago

"When it comes down to it, Dr. Buss is a competitor," Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said when Howard was acquired in a four-team trade last August.

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