After acquiring Steve Nash, the Lakers intend to keep its core of Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum together next season, according to a source. Bynum has been involved in trade rumors for Dwight Howard, while Gasol has been on the block since December. The Magic have sought the inclusion of more pieces beyond Bynum in a trade for Howard, such as the ability to absorb at least one problematic contract. Read more: http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/...ash-headed-los-angeles-lakers-sign-trade-deal
