As usual, Lakers aren't expected to be big players at the draft.
They have no first round picks again.
But they have been trying to trade up to get into the Top 5.
And yesterday a rumor surfaced that they had made an offer for the second pick.
That pick is held by Minnesota who is expected to take Arizona forward Derrick Williams.
The rumored offer was Lamar Odom for Kevin Love and the pick.
As of right now, it looks like it's not happening.
However, trading Odom might not be a bad idea because he has a very attractive contract.
And if it meant getting Love and drafting Williams?
Well, that could fill two holes created by moving Odom.
One other rumor worth mentioning...
Odom and Ron Artest for Andre Iguodala. Would you do that one?
For now, Lakers have four second round picks (41, 46, 56 & 58).
My guess is that will be the extent of their night.
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Other tidbits...
Brian Shaw has been named Associate Head Coach of Indiana Pacers.
Matt Barnes has exercised his option and will return next season.
Bill Macdonald and John Ireland headline new Lakers broadcast teams.
Macdonald joins Stu Lantz as TV play-by-play guy, replacing Joel Myers.
Ireland replaces Spero Dedes on radio and will team up with Mychal Thompson.
Former Laker Center Shaquille O'Neal has retired after 19 seasons.
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