Report: Lakers owner hospitalized

Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been hospitalized with cancer, the Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday.

The 79-year-old Buss (pictured) has spent time in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to the Times, which quoted Buss' son, Jim, on Thursday saying his father was "doing fine". Several current and former Lakers players, including Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson, have visited Buss.

Team spokesman John Black said the team has no plans to comment on Buss' health out of respect for the family's wishes. Buss spokesman Bob Steiner said information would have to come from the Lakers.