With littlea'as in noa'cash to sacrifice, Mitch Kupchak must both keep Kobe Bryant's seat hot and complete a list with at the least functional talent. It's a large order. The biggest and first issue is who, at a Walmart price, can effectively replace Bryant while he's recovering? Look no longer than our ol' friend Shannon Brown. Brown can play both the 3 and the 2. He's authorized through 2014, but he is vastly disappointed with a bizarrely reduced function in Phoenix, and it's likely the Suns need to get reduce him. There is not even a general manager right now in Phoenix; the time is right to put in and seize Brown for the L.A. Lakers' second-round pick and a dispensible asset. You know he'd enjoy the opportunity to return to L.A as Kobe's alternative and make an effort to move a Gehrig (notice to Shannon: That ain't gonna happen, but we'll be plenty pleased with solid daily efforts). The Lakers may also have a flyer on Corey Maggette, late of the Detroit Pistons. The former Los Angeles Clipper still features a house in the L.A. areaa'he's neighbors with Kobe, no lessa'and claims to be completely healthy, though he was persona non grata in the D. For the others of the roster, Kupchak has to think solution of the field, taking a chance on forgotten players or ballers past their time who may possibly turn back the clock for yet another year on basketball's smartest period. A seat-filler of a move should be to restore Lamar Odom. The former fan favorite may resemble his former Lakers self in name and experience only, but could still contribute off the seat. Now, a probably inexpensive option is to watch which backup guards the Houston Rockets cut free. Today, the Rockets have a plethora, and they are sure to allow at least one go. The Rockets will definitely postpone Francisco Garcia, who impressed in the playoffs, but that's not value near his $6.4 million group alternative. Also anticipating deal standing are Patrick Beverleya'a solid defender who overachieved both throughout the regular time and the playoffsa'and Aaron Brooks (yes, the same Aaron Brooks who killed the Lakers in the postseason just a couple years back). He was acquired by the Houston Rockets for some kite string and lint at the trade deadline. He had be good to have playing for L.A. versus against them. In the frontcourt, Kupchak would excel to target on Dorell Wright, who flew beneath the radar off the Philadelphia 76ers bench. They can take the three-ball and play competent defense.
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