LOS ANGELES — Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.

The Hall of Fame coach turns 64 in September and said on the team's Web site yesterday he got the go-ahead for another season after consulting the team doctor.

Jackson led the Lakers to their 15th NBA championship and his 10th title in June, breaking the mark he shared with the late Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach.

"I feel confident that I can gainfully pursue an NBA season with another long playoff postseason," he said. "All things point to go!"

He signed a two-year contract extension last season and holds the option on a second year.

Jackson became the Lakers' coach in 1999, and guided the team to NBA titles in each of his first three seasons. He left following the 2003-04 season but returned the following season.

CELTICS

WALLACE MADE OFFER

The Boston Celtics have offered free agent Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted former Detroit Pistons forward, according to a published report yesterday.

The Boston Globe reports the Celtics offered Wallace a deal during a three-hour meeting in Detroit on Thursday. Celtics stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce joined general manager Danny Ainge and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck at the meeting.

Wallace's agent, Bill Strickland, told the Globe in a text message that it was a "very good meeting; some contractual terms discussed, nothing agreed to."

He also said 35-year-old Wallace will be meeting with other teams next week. Charlotte, Cleveland, Orlando and San Antonio are said to be possible suitors.

TRAIL BLAZERS

TURKOGLU HAS A DEAL

Free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team said last night.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.

Turkoglu's agent, Lon Babby, didn't immediately return calls or e-mails.

The 6-foot-10 forward, who helped the Orlando Magic to the NBA finals, arrived in Portland on Thursday to meet Blazers executives and tour the city.

He opted out of his Orlando contract last week when the team acquired Vince Carter from New Jersey. Turkoglu was due $7.3 million in the final year of his $36 million, six-year deal.

Earlier yesterday, there were reports that Turkoglu had agreed in principle to join the Blazers.