The Associated Press

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Phil Jackson, one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, won't return as coach of the Lakers, the team said.

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant took steps that could have them playing elsewhere next season. A team source told the Associated Press that O'Neal had requested a trade. As expected, Bryant became an unrestricted free agent, opting out of his contract.

Jackson, who won three straight championships with the team, agreed with Lakers owner Jerry Buss to end his tenure as coach. Buss offered Jackson another position with the organization. He's mulling it over.

Jackson's departure was expected even before he met with Buss after the coach's participation in season-ending interviews with several players earlier in the day.

Jackson's five-year, $30 million contract expires at the end of the month.

NETS: Lawrence Frank, 33, will be back to coach New Jersey next season and possibly longer if an agreement on a long-term contract can be reached. Earlier, the Nets guaranteed that Frank would be back without an interim tag when they picked up his contract option for next season. Frank guided the Nets to a 25-15 record after taking over in late January when Byron Scott was fired.

MAGIC: Tracy McGrady reportedly has told the Magic that he wants out of Orlando.

McGrady informed the team of his decision in a meeting Friday, the Orlando Sentinel and Florida Today newspapers reported on their Web sites, quoting league sources.

McGrady can opt out of his seven-year, $93-million contract after next season, and has said he will do that.