Talking ’bout practice

Phil Jackson seemed amused today by the attention his comments about his coaching future generated Friday. He declined to clarify his statement that he would coach through the end of the 2009-10 season, then retire. He said, “I signed a two-year contract that I will do one year at a time, which is pretty normal right? That’s as much clarity as I have.”

Meanwhile, Lamar Odom seemed surprised and hurt when informed that the Clippers had complained to the league office about his crotch-grab after a dunk during the Lakers’ victory Wednesday. He said he meant no offense to anyone.

“No, somebody’s wrong” he said. “I have no hard feelings toward the Clippers. Oh, man. That’s too bad. I wouldn’t do anything like that. Nah. It’s not my intention to offend anyone. I wish them well – everyone from the players to the front office. I’m being dead serious. I played for the Clippers six years ago. I don’t even know how to respond.”

The Clippers drafted Odom out of Rhode Island in 1999, and he had four productive seasons for them before signing with the Miami Heat as a free agent in the summer of 2003. He came to the Lakers as part of the blockbuster Shaquille O’Neal trade in 2004

And finally, Jordan Farmar hoped to practice with his teammates Friday or Saturday, but since they didn’t practice Friday and held a non-contact workout Saturday, he must wait until Monday. He has recovered quicker than expected after undergoing left knee surgery Dec. 24. He probably won’t play Sunday against San Antonio, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him on the active roster for Tuesday’s game against Charlotte.