Jackson hip in more ways than one now

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson had right hip replacement surgery and is expected to be released from an El Segundo, Calif., hospital today.

Team spokesman John Black said there is no timetable for the 61-year-old coach’s return to training camp, which opened Tuesday with assistant coach Kurt Rambis running the drills.

The 45-minute operation was performed at the Centinela Hospital Medical Center. Jackson, who will be re-evaluated next week, said Monday at the team’s media day that he plans to be ready when the Lakers open the season Oct. 31 against Phoenix.

Stern must rule on Brown

It’s now up to NBA commissioner David Stern to decide if Larry Brown is entitled to the remainder of his salary from the Knicks.

The fired New York coach wrapped up a second day of hearings at the NBA offices. His financial fate now rests in Stern’s hands.

After James Dolan fired Brown in June, the Madison Square Garden chairman refused to pay Brown the $40 million that was left for the remaining four years on his contract.

Dolan cited Brown’s refusal to follow the company’s media policies and his tendency to overstep his role as coach as key reasons for withholding the coach’s salary. A clause in Brown’s contract made Stern the arbiter if there was any dispute.

Around the league

Oklahoma City accepted a $3.8 million settlement to cover its expenses from the New Orleans Hornets’ temporary relocation and its share of the team’s revenues from a successful first season in the city. … Christian Laettner isn’t planning a comeback with the Memphis Grizzlies yet. Laettner’s business partner Brian Davis, who has an agreement to buy the team, said in a statement that the former Duke star will hold off on resuming his career. … The Sacramento Kings signed veteran forward Maurice Taylor. Taylor, who spent the past 1 1/2 years with the New York Knicks, averaging 6.3 points and 3.4 rebounds last season. … The Golden State Warriors exercised their contract options for next season on forwards Ike Diogu and Andris Biedrins. Golden State waived guard Devin Brown. … Ime Udoka, who played at Portland State, has signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced.