EL SEGUNDO – The following statement was issued today by the Buss family on behalf of the Los Angeles Lakers:
"We are terribly saddened by the news of the death of Flip Saunders. He was not only an excellent coach and executive, but also a first-class person, and his passing is not only a loss to the Timberwolves, but to the entire NBA community. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with Flip's family and loved ones."