<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">If the Lakers decide to trade Bynum, there would be a long list of teams "interested." That doesn't necessarily translate into a workable deal. Some brainstorms: If Rashard Lewis does not stay in Seattle, do the SuperSonics look to trade Ray Allen? Though he's not a point guard his sweet shooting stroke and ability to penetrate and dish would complement Kobe Bryant well in the backcourt. Would LA revisit the Net's proposal for Kidd? If the Memphis Grizzlies don't land Greg Oden, they may have interest in a Pau Gasol for Bynum (plus filler) trade. Jermaine O'Neal has expressed interest in joining the Lakers. Bynum would be a good starting point in a blockbuster trader with the Indiana Pacers. The ultimate target, Kevin Garnett, would appear to require Bynum should the Minnesota Timberwolves ever decide to trade the former league MVP. Mike Bibby is thought to be available and the Sacramento Kings badly need a center. It seems a stretch but Chauncey Billups could try to force a sign and trade out of Detroit. Even if one of those deals were presented to LA, would they be enough to entice Jim Buss to relinquish Bynum? Can the Lakers come up with enough filler without giving up too much depth? Would they be able to move a player in package (like Radmanovic) as a requirement for sending Bynum? Best guess . . . the Lakers do not trade Bynum this summer. Then again it's very, very early in the offseason and things can change in an instant. Trading Odom Moving Odom may be difficult considering he's expected to be going under the knife. It would also be difficult for the Lakers to replace Odom's unique skill set with a single player. Would any of the Bynum trades be workable with Odom instead (adjusting the personnel to match salaries)? How about a sign and trade for Rashard Lewis who possesses the sweet outside stroke to compliment Bryant along with a deceptively strong post game? Would the Knicks revisit a package that included Channing Frye and Jamal Crawford? Could the Bucks sign and trade Mo Williams packaged with Charlie Villanueva? Is Odom too much to give up for Andre Miller and Steven Hunter? Would the Sixers even have any interest? Is Zach Randolph of the Portland Trail Blazers an option? Jarrett Jack would be a nice acquisition at the point. Would Ron Artest be too dangerous a pick up from the Sacramento Kings? The Atlanta Hawks have some intriguing players in Josh Smith, Josh Childress and Marvin Williams. Tyronn Lue may not be a starter but he's an established veteran familiar with the triangle offense. Despite hints Odom could be on the block, it would take a lot for LA to give up him. He seemed to be saying his goodbyes last week but the odds are still very high he's back as a Laker next season. Kwame Brown, the 19th Pick, etc If the Lakers could improve without giving up either of their best assets (Bynum and Odom), they'd have to get lucky. A package built around last year contracts (like Brown, Vujacic, etc), the 19th pick and other small pieces may or may not be enough to return impact talent. Brown's last year contract might be needed to match salaries in a theoretical Bynum trade (though again LA would be thin at center) or even in an Odom deal should LA actually pry Garnett or O'Neal away from their respective teams. Obviously getting something for relatively nothing would be the Lakers' first choice. If the Cleveland Cavaliers fizzle out of the second round, they may look to bring on a player like Mike Bibby which could make Larry Hughes expendable. It's difficult to imagine Denver moving Marcus Camby considering he won the Defensive Player of the Year award. Would luxury tax concerns inspire the Nuggets to dump his long term deal? Is Jamaal Tinsley a consideration given his injury history, recent off the court issues and lengthy contract? What about Charlie Bell in sign and trade from the Milwaukee Bucks with the Lakers bringing Dan Gadzuric back to Los Angeles? Are the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to dump players like Marko Jaric, Mike James or even Ricky Davis? Steve Francis can be had cheap from New York though he's not thought to be a good fit in the triangle. Could the Knicks find a way to sweeten the pot? Brad Miller from the Kings? Has Luke Ridnour of the Seattle SuperSonics fallen far enough after a down year? Earl Watson? Chris Duhon from the Chicago Bulls? Obviously something for nothing is rare and usually involves taking on bad contracts and/or hurt players. To date the Lakers have not been able to luck into a one-sided deal. The closest was the draft day trade that brought in Mo Evans from the Detroit Pistons.</div> Source: Hoopsworld Emplay It's a lengthy article with a lot of details on who's available, what the Lakers potentially have available salary-cap wise, and more.
I like this article since it shows all our possible choices. But, somehow I have a bad feeling that there won't be much changes this offseason.. I hope I'm wrong..
