Jackson Has Interest In Iverson

Phil Jackson did not rule out the possibility of the Lakers acquiring Allen Iverson on Sunday.

"I would not say no about that," Jackson said. "The owner (Jerry Buss) that's been here with the Lakers has always been a person that has looked at All-Star talent as something that he can accommodate and that he's willing to accommodate.

"So I wouldn't just outright say we have no interest.

"I think that he has trade value," Jackson said. "I think certain teams know what he would do for them and other teams say `No, thank you' right at this time. Teams just can't go out and afford a player like him if they're not ready to make perhaps the next step to a championship."