Ariza anyone?

[SenorSpur]

I am sure that they will do what it takes to re-sign Ariza. He is really turning out to be a nice player and LA would be foolish to let him go. Odom is a different story though. He might want more money than LA is willing to offer. That being said, I don't know if I would want Odom. He is incredibly inconsistent and has a habit of coming up empty in the playoffs.

I don't want Odom either. Too expensive for his low level of production.

[DrHouse]

Mitch has certainly redeemed himself after a pretty awful first couple of years.

Ariza, Gasol, and even Powell have all been awesome additions to the team.

[DPG21920]

Why on earth would they let Ariza go, especially if they knew the Spurs would sign him? He is far to valuable and the Lakers clearly have no problem paying the luxury tax. Ariza has already stated he loves LA and is going to return.

Now, nothing is 100%, but this is close.

[SenorSpur]

Mitch has certainly redeemed himself after a pretty awful first couple of years.

Ariza, Gasol, and even Powell have all been awesome additions to the team.

It's amazing in that just 2 summers ago, Kobe and others were ready to run Kupchack out of town. I'm sure he didn't get any smarter during that time. Remember when Kobe wanted Bynum traded in favor of JKidd. Proving once again that teams should let their superstars be GMs.

[21_Blessings]

Remember when Kobe wanted Bynum traded in favor of JKidd.

Phil was also in favor of a Bynum for Kidd trade. Ultimately it was an owner decision. lol @ anyone that thinks Mitch actually makes the big decisions in LA.

[WayOutWest]

Phil was also in favor of a Bynum for Kidd trade. Ultimately it was an owner decision. lol @ anyone that thinks Mitch actually makes the big decisions in LA.

It was Buss's son, I forget his name, he will not let Bynum go regardless of what anybody says because that is his only contribution to the team thus far and his entire Lakers life is that pick.

[SenorSpur]

Phil was also in favor of a Bynum for Kidd trade. Ultimately it was an owner decision. lol @ anyone that thinks Mitch actually makes the big decisions in LA.

Whatever. The fact is your superstar criticized the decision NOT to trade for Kidd. The point is, regardless of what team you root for, you don't want your players trying to play GM.

[21_Blessings]

It was Buss's son, I forget his name, he will not let Bynum go regardless of what anybody says because that is his only contribution to the team thus far and his entire Lakers life is that pick.

I know, Jimmy Buss. Considering the Lakers are his team after Jerry dies it was basically an owner decision.

And that being his only contribution to the team isn't really true. He also had a hand in drafting Ronny Turiaf (per Jerry Buss himself). Besides that, if it wasn't for Jimmy Sean May could have been on the Lakers roster as of right now instead of Bynum. That's a pretty HUGE contribution to the Lakers future if you ask me.

[turiaf for president]

^ agreed. or even gerald green. i remember the laker scouts were on his nuts. they were thinking about trading up for webster or frye also lol