Kevin Garnett might be traded to Lakers

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There is a rumor going around Los Angeles that Garnett will be traded to the Lakers in a four team trade. Lakers would give up Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum.

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KG would get the Shaq treatment.

Lets face it, no superstar can be on the same team as Kobe unless they are perfectly content being his bitch.
 

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So many rumors floating around this time of year. Maybe we should wait till something is actually substantiated before getting all worked up.
 

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Lakers should pick up Scottie Pippen. I hear he is thinking of going back into the NBA. We all know he is used to being the bitch.
 

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If the Lakers are trying to get Kobe Bryant to change his mind about leaving, they're off to a good start.

The Los Angeles Times cited league sources on Monday saying that the Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are in discussions that could bring Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles.
Trade discussions have involved the Lakers, Wolves, Pacers and possibly a fourth team. The report says that the Lakers would get Garnett, while the Pacers would land Los Angeles forward Lamar Odom and center Andrew Bynum. The Wolves would likely acquire a lottery pick and young players. Another team would also have to be involved to make the deal work financially.
Sources told ESPN and ESPN.com that the fourth team at this point is the Celtics, who would get Jermaine O'Neal from the Pacers.

The Timberwolves will have to get enough in return to make this deal work, ESPN Insider's Chad Ford writes. He offers some possible scenarios. Blog
According to the Times, Lakers owner Jerry Buss and Wolves owner Glen Taylor spoke on the phone for about 20 minutes on Friday. Buss then suggested that Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and Timberwolves GM Kevin McHale carry on the discussions on Monday.
Bryant has repeatedly asked for a trade over the past month, saying that he doesn't feel that the Lakers are trying hard enough to improve. After losing in the NBA Finals four years ago, the Lakers missed the playoffs in 2004-05 and were out of the postseason in the first round the past two years.

Garnett has never publicly requested a trade despite the fact that the Wolves have struggled to remain competitive in recent years. Minnesota finished with a 32-50 record last season. The Wolves haven't been to the playoffs since 2004.
With Garnett able to opt out of his contract after next season, the time might be right for the Wolves to pull the trigger on a deal. McHale said last week that he has not been actively shopping his star, but that was a bit of a departure from previous statements in which he said he would not trade Garnett.
The 12-year veteran is owed $22 million next season and $23 million in 2008-09, the final year of his contract. He has requested an extension and the Times is reporting that Buss has told Taylor he would be willing to do that.
Garnett averaged 22.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists last season. He is a 10-time All-Star.
Bynum's name has come up often in any trade talks concerning the Lakers recently. He averaged 7.8 points and 5.9 rebounds last season but is only 19 years old and 7 feet tall.
Odom averaged 15.9 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists last season, but he did miss 26 games because of injuries. He has shoulder surgery in May but is expected to return for next season.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2916217
 

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Idiot Bulls are dropping the ball on this one. Paxson basically said they don't want Kobe.

I hope Garnett goes to L.A. Suprised they wouldn't have to pay someone to take Odom.
 

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whys is his fault and not the lakers front office

why isn't it kobe's fault?

He's under contract w/ the Lakers...Lakers are not making slave like conditions for him to work...getting Garnett (while trading Bynurm - who Kobe doesn't approve of) in order to help Kobe...etc.

So he's upset that Jerry Buss told a diff. side of the story of Shaq/Kobe...? Now he wants out, w/out any room for negotiation...isn't this the def. of selfish?
 

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total bullshit !!! he will be back with the lakers and maybe + garnett !!:thumbsup:
 

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With Billups filling for free agency...maybe looking to come west with Kobe...?
 

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The deal the L.A. Times initially reported on Monday that would send Kevin Garnett to the Lakers in a four-team deal has apparently broken down, but is not dead.

The original deal included the Celtics and Pacers, who were to send Jermaine O'Neal to Boston for the No. 5 pick and more, and the deal has apparently broken down because Boston is not happy with their end. However, the Wolves and Lakers are continuing discussions, even though just their two teams are still involved. McHale and the Wolves don't want to take on additional older players at this point, and aren't thrilled at the prospect of gaining Lamar Odom in a possible deal. However, Andrew Bynum appears to fit the Minnesota mold. The two teams will likely continue discussions as the Lakers try their best to make Kobe Bryant happy, but this deal appears to be more dead than alive. Jun. 25 - 8:07 pm et

Source: Los Angeles Times
 

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Mini stalling on a straight up deal... Odom, Bynum and the #19 for KG...

Bynum would be the #3 pick in this years draft... Throw in Kawmee expiring contract for a filler and I am sure they have a deal.
 

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If KG want to win a ring - he should stay put - opt out in 2008 - SA has three players under contract for 2008 - the big 3 - they can get any free agents they want - TD moves to center.

KG and Kobe aren't winning shit together.
 

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