Lakers Trade Rumors - 1 Less Option?

It is sounding like the Lakers trade rumors for Chris Paul can end as the Clippers have stepped in and made a deal work that is going to be approved. The NBA seems to like this deal with the Clippers more because the Hornets will get a good young player and a potential star with the unprotected 2012 first round draft pick that is for where the Timberwolves would pick which could easily end up as the first selection in 2012 and if not it should be a deep draft anyways and a likely lottery pick. Where does this all leave the Lakers, we still think that Howard is still firmly on the block despite the Magic saying there should be no more trade rumors involving him because they are keeping him. We are confident you will hear more Lakers trade rumors for Howard in the coming days and in the end a deal is 55% likely to happen. The one thing we don't like is that there seems to be a fair bit of negative press from in particular our latest moves and we hope that doesn't change LA as a destination in the minds of the big time players like Howard.

More Lakers Rumors Start as Lakers Trade Lamar Odom

Well Lamar Odom was unhappy with the Lakers trade rumors that had him as part of a deal for Chris Paul so he asked to be traded and got his wish as he was sent with second round picks in 2012 and 2013 to the Dallas Mavericks for their $8.9 million trade exception and a first round pick. This seems to be a good trade for the Lakers as much as we have valued Odom as a Laker as was now unhappy and we get that trade exception which can help in going for the big Superman prize of Dwight Howard. Hopefully nobody else on the roster gets offended in hearing their name as part of Lakers trade rumors in the coming days becuase probably everyone but Kobe will come up in the press. You have to see some of the early reports from Lakers players not completely pleased with the developments, does this hurt our chances with other players. What is your take, was it worth it to trade Odom when we really didn't get that much back let us know in the comments.

Also watch the video breaking down the Lakers trade of Odom and what could happen now.