Walton, who served as a temporary assistant at the University of Memphis during the NBA lockout, still corresponds with some players and the Tigers' coach.Reporting from Denver -- Luke Walton has learned that a coach's work is never done.

TweetThis should come as good news to those quick to press the panic button when it comes to athlete surgeries. According to Luke Walton, Kobe’s knee rehab seems to be going pretty well. In a recent Q&A with Lakers.com reporter, Mike Trudell, Luke had the following comments: Yes, I’ve seen Kobe at the gym the last couple weeks rehabbing his knee. He’s itching to get back...

Born on March 28, 1980 to one of the greatest basketball players in history, Luke Walton is celebrating his 31st birthday today! Check out what's it like in the Life of Luke Walton below: Luke Walton - Pre-Game www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz83v4NdScA Next: Luke Walton on a Laker Road Trip Happy 31st Birthday Luke Walton is a post from: Lakers Nation. Join the Conversation...

Looks like the players don't think the lockout will end anytime soon.  Luke Walton of the Lakers is taking an assistant coaching position with the University of Memphis Tigers.

Photo by Mark Ralston | Getty Images It’s hard to feel bad for feel bad for Luke Walton. The man plays on one of the top teams in the NBA, has won two championships, has a hall-of-fame player as his dad, and his salary-to-work output ratio is about $170K per made basket during the regular season over the last two years. But the old adage about money not buying happiness is...

FB&G continues is player reviews for this past season with Luke Walton.  For a link to Luke’s exit interview, check out Phillip’s post from right after the season concluded. SEASON IN REVIEW: By any measure, Luke Walton had a disappointing season.  He suffered through a campaign marred by injuries and – when healthy – inconsistent minutes that saw...

Luke Walton is not considering retirement despite speculation otherwise.

Currently the longest tenured Laker aside from Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher, Luke Walton has been around for the good times and the bad. Considered a “son" by Phil Jackson, Walton's basketball IQ made him a perfect fit for the championship-winning triangle offense. Jackson trusted Walton when he was on the floor, and he knew that Walton would make the right decision with...

Report: Luke Walton Contemplating Retirement is a post from: Lakers Nation | Lakers Forum | Lakers Gear With the uncertainty surrounding the NBA and the lockout the future of some NBA players is up in the air. One such player is Lakers reserve forward Luke Walton. Walton has been dealing with a variety of injuries that have severely limited him over the past few seasons. In fact...

Not this again. Twitter: Injury update: Luke Walton re-tweaked his hamstring and is back in the locker room. Look for an update postgame. Related posts:Luke, Barnes suffer hamstring strains BREAKING NEWS: Luke Walton out 6 weeks; pinched nerve in his back Pau Gasol, Luke Walton game-time decisions

Luke Walton said working as an assistant increased his interest in coaching after his playing career ends.

The Lakers forward has a temporary job as an assistant coach with the University of Memphis during the NBA lockout and is learning the differences between the professional and college games.Los Angeles Times

When I’m watching the Lakers play, where ever I’m at, or who ever I’m with… This always comes up… The Lakers should trade Luke Walton people have had enough of Luke Walton playing sloppy and getting Injured so let me ask you,           Would you trade Luke Walton?  If yes, for who and why? I would keep Luke Walton! And watch the game tonight against Minnesotaâ...

According to Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports the University of Memphis has hired Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton as an assistant coach during the NBA lockout. Walton, who was selected by the Lakers as the 32nd overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, has played for the Lakers his entire career. He helped the Lakers earn two NBA championships in 2009 and 2010, and is the son of legendary...

Lack of NBA basketball won’t stop the show. Players are considering playing overseas, returning to school to complete their degrees, acting, and playing in summer league tournaments. But thats not all… Reportedly, Luke Walton will coach college basketball during the lockout. Luke Walton as a coach seems a natural progression. He’ll get a head start as an assistant...

The Lakers need a new head coach now that Phil Jackson plans to retire. Some of the current players have already said they support the hiring of Brian Shaw who is a current assistant. 

Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton has accepted a position as an assistant coach on Josh Pastner's staff at Memphis. The deal, which needs to be approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents, will end when the NBA lockout is over, allowing Walton to return to the Lakers. Walton said he was using the opportunity to see if he likes coaching. Walton has two years left on his...

Now, I'm not saying that Richard Jefferson and Luke Walton are gay for sitting on this huge banana with two other dudes, I still maintain that Luke Walton wearing eyeliner everytime he goes out is the reason I think he's gay. SportsbyBrooks.com posted these photos of Luke, Jefferson, Kareem Rush, and Josh Kroenke (Denver Nuggets owner's son) this week from a cruise earlier...

The Walton family has been fortunate enough to have two family members make it to the NBA.  Bill Walton had an incredible college career, and his success carried into the NBA.  Despite his individual accolades, Walton's most memorable moment was when his son, Luke, was drafted into the NBA. It is clear that Luke inherited many of Bill's genes, Luke has the height, the basketball...

Reserve forward had played in all 18 Lakers playoff series since his rookie season in 2003-04, his 87 games trailing only Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher and Lamar Odom among the Lakers.In a season that has constantly tugged at him, even this was a new setback for Luke Walton .

The Lakers forward agrees to become an assistant coach at the university until the NBA lockout ends. The hiring is pending approval by the school and the Tennessee Board of Regents.Luke Walton is already looking past his playing career.

Luke Walton still faces the possibility of surgery...

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Luke Walton has a new job. At least until the lockout is over. The Lakers forward will be an assistant coach with the Memphis Tigers. The hiring is pending approval by the school and the Tennessee Board of Regents. Walton would join former NBA player Damon Stoudamire on head coach Josh Pastner’s coaching staff. At least he’s exploring post career options now. One upside...

The Zen Master said he'd make a decision about his coaching future rather quickly and now his next of kin believes he's ready to walk away from the game of basketball.