With all the speculation of here Phil Jackson is going to be coaching next year, the truth is the man known simply as ?The Zen Master? is not even sure he wants to coach.

"I've not made up my mind. Coaching is an option," Jackson told The Associated Press in an interview Saturday, adding that while he had set no deadline for his decision, "by mid-June or by early June, people need to have answers."

Jackson still favors the Lakers as he has many ties in La-La-Land.

"I have a family here. I have a relationship with Jeannie [Buss]. There are a lot of positive things. There's also a big negative about not being here last year and the experience that led to the change with the Lakers. There is also that overall feeling."