The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement in principle with former Cleveland coach Mike Brown to succeed Phil Jackson, the team said yesterday. Brown will get a four-year deal worth roughly $18 million, a person with knowledge of the discussions said on condition of anonymity because the Lakers hadn’t yet formally hired Brown. “We’ve met with Mike and are very impressed with him,’’ said a statement issued by the Lakers. “In addition, we have an outline for an agreement in place and hope to sign a contract within the next few days.’’ During an interview on ESPN during halftime of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, Brown said he already had exchanged text messages with Kobe Bryant, who had endorsed Jackson assistant coach Brian Shaw for the job. Brown is “looking forward to getting to know Kobe and being able to work with him to go and get us a championship,’’ he said . . . Bulls backup center Omer Asik will miss the rest of the season because of a broken left fibula sustained in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against Miami. An MRI and CT scan confirmed the injury. He tried to play Tuesday, but lasted just two minutes. The Bulls said he will not require surgery and recovery time is about six weeks . . . Warriors guard Stephen Curry had surgery on his right ankle but is expected to be ready by training camp in the fall . . . Former NBA player John “Hot Rod’’ Williams, 48, was arrested by Gonzales, La., police on a misdemeanor count related to gunshots fired during a party at his home. No one was injured and no property was damaged.