If you're the Lakers, what would you trade Gasol for?

[BleedGreen1989]

I understand they'd like to wait until Nash gets back and see how the two fit but even then, I don't see Pau fitting their plans.

The deal I saw floated was Bargnani and Calderon for gasol which I would do in a heartbeat. Not sure why Toronto would do it as I don't think they're close to competing but I would love to see Bargnani in dantonio's system just as a fan of basketball. Plus I think Jose would be a very good back up/starter when Nash is out. He would also provide them with some cash relief.

What do you guys think?

[scaryjerry]

I think bargnani stinks compared to gasol but agree he'd fit the system better which speaks to the fact they should've hired Phil Jackson who got the best out of gasol...not complaining they didn't though

[2short]

I don't think their problems are personal but more coaching, brown didn't work and i can't see dantoni working either.  The broke up their twin towers with the move of bynum.

How can they improve their team to stick with san antonio, memphis, okc (am i forgetting anyone?) clippers?
Lakers are flawed right now.  Pau might have a big contract but he is a very good big man.  If they trade him and the nash experiment doesn't work they might be best to blow up team, kobe included.  Not like the bench is any good.

[EJPLAYA]

A couple of young prospects and #1 pick. In about 2 years Nash and Kobe will be gone and they will need to be in rebuild around Howard mode. Unless you can get someone who will guarantee you a legitimate shot a championship this and next year its the only play that makes sense. I am not sure there is that person around. LA is just not that good that one player is going to make the difference.

[slamtheking]

If I was them, I'd be trying really hard to convince Atlanta that he'd be great with Horford and that they'd be wise to give me Josh Smith before he bolts for free agency and leave them with nothing.

If they trade Pau and they come away with anyone less talented than Smith, I'd be floored.  LA's track record has been to trade garbage and get gold in return.  Would expect even better when shipping out a player like Pau

[pearljammer10]

Yeah Id be trying to trade Gasol for Smith as well. If they didnt bite, I would rethink my plan and try to trade Dantoni so I could actually use the great skills Gasol brings to the team.

[indeedproceed]

Milwaukee:

LA Sends: Gasol
Milwaukee sends: John Henson, Ersan Ilyasova, Sam Dalembert, Mike Dunleavy

[Who]

Iggy + Koufos

[indeedproceed]

Iggy + Koufos

Who is going to play the 4?

Oh...you're not going to add in Anthony Randolph too, are you?

[Chris]

Iggy + Koufos

Who is going to play the 4?

Oh...you're not going to add in Anthony Randolph too, are you?

I actually think Iggy would be a great PF in D'Antoni's system.  He was really good in international play at PF, and I think it would translate. 

The problem is, I think they could use a better shooter.

[Who]

Iggy + Koufos

Who is going to play the 4?

Oh...you're not going to add in Anthony Randolph too, are you?

(1) Make an additional move to bring in a PF. Trade either Jordan Hill or Kosta Koufos.
(2) Antawn Jamison
(3) Ron Artest

[indeedproceed]

Lakers Trade: Pau Gasol, MWP
Bulls Trade: Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer

[csfansince60s]

TWolves are offering Derrick Williams and Pekovic.

The Bargs, Calderon, Kleiza offer looks best to me if I were the Fakers.

Like the other poster,though, don't know why Toronto does that, unless there was a third team involved.

Hopefully they don't get Josh Smith.

[Who]

Step one: Luol Deng + Taj Gibson for Pau Gasol

Step two: Fire Mike D'Antoni and hire a defensive minded coach

[Who]

Lakers Trade: Pau Gasol, MWP
Bulls Trade: Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer

I think they should stay away from Boozer and go after Taj Gibson instead.

The defensive combination of Dwight Howard and Taj Gibson would be exceptional. The quickness. The length and shot-blocking. The defensive versatility. Throw in Luol Deng on top and you would have one of the most formidable defensive frontcourts of recent times.