Who has been advocating that trade since Davis left Oakland.
It makes sense, as it would improve LAL massively and Odom would indeed be a good fit in Nellie's system. At some point, I was actually scared it could happen. However, I'm now convinced it won't:
The Lakers won't do it for financial reasons: they only owe Odom $11 million and they would be taking $33 million in salaries, with $18 million being due in 09/01, when they will be paying big money to Bynum (assuming he earns it this season). That would result in a crazy pay-roll; maybe around $100M for 13 players.
The deal makes less sense for the Warriors after Monta's injury and Maggette's signing, although I have no idea about what is Mullin's plan, if he actually has one. But I think Odom won't be that easy to keep, because Memphis will be under the cap next off-season and Odom would suit their roster. With two contracts expiring in 2010, I think they can get better value than a Odom's one year rental. Also, they have Wright, Randolph and Hendrix who, eventually, are going to need minutes.
If the Warriors are out of the playoffs run by the trade deadline, Mullin should talk to Danny Ferry, for example, and propose Something in the molds of Wally, Boobie (or West), Hickson and a draft pick for Harrington and Jackson. Aprox. $14 million in cap space by the end of the year and a roster of Ellis, Gibson (West), Azubuike, Belinelli, Maggette, Randolph, Wright, Hickson, Hendrix, Turiaf, Biedrins plus draftees. They could then use the cap room to sign Odon as a FA or Jason Kidd. Heck, it's enough to sign them both. Kidd/Ellis/Maggette/Odom/Biedrins with good depth is a contender. Why wouldn't Cleveland do this?