The Los Angeles Lakers gave been the main focus of trade rumors since not living up to the expectations put on the team since the beginning of the season. With the struggles of Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol ttrade rumors have heated up, but ultimately the decisions rest on GM Mitch Kupchak.
According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN Los Angeles, the Lakers have already assured Howard that they do not plan to trade him this season, and with Gasol battling injury, the Lakers are likely stuck with him for the remainder of the season.
Here's an excerpt from the article:
"The Los Angeles Lakers have no immediate plans to add a free agent big man to help fill in their suddenly depleted front court, a source told ESPNLosAngeles.com on Monday. The Lakers have been discussing their options since Pau Gasol suffered a tear in the plantar fascia of his right foot. The situation is still being evaluated, and much depends on how much Dwight Howard is able to contribute with his injured shoulder, but for now, the Lakers are sitting tight."
For now it seems that the Lakers will just have to try and find a way to fill the void that Gasol leaves until his return. The Lakers do have one roster spot available to sign a free agent to either a 10-day contract or for the remainder of the season. Some of the big men that are available as free agents right now include Kenyon Martin, Greg Oden and Louis Amundson.
