Bill Macdonald and John Ireland to Handle Lakers Play-by-Play Next Season (If There Is One)

The NBA is probably headed for a lockout. But if there are games to be played next year, the Lakers have their radio and television play-by-play announcers nailed down. Bill Macdonald, it was announced today, will partner with long-time color commentator Stu Lantz to call TV games on Fox Sports West and KCAL 9 for the 2011-12 season, while former sideline reporter John Ireland will join Mychal Thompson on 710 AM ESPN Radio.