Lakers center Andrew Bynum wants more playing time, but coach Phil Jackson won't budge.

Jackson wants to see Bynum play better defense, and the rift has led both men to give the other the silent treatment, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Bynum didn't return to the team's Game 2 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday night after being yanked midway through the third quarter.

Jackson didn't like how Bynum failed to hustle down the court on defense after he wasn't targeted with a pass in the post.

Via Los Angeles Times

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