D'Antoni, credited as being an innovator on offense in the modern NBA, said Gasol has to be willing to adapt. "Basketball has changed, and the way the game is played has changed," D'Antoni said.

D'Antoni's agent, Warren LeGarie, told ESPNLosAngeles.com that his client and the Lakers "hit an insurmountable impasse" and that "Mike will no longer be the Laker coach." ...

D'Antoni's resignation ends the brief tenure of the Lakers' third coach in less than three years. He took over from interim coach Bernie Bickerstaff early in the 2012-13 season and finishes 67-87 ...