Lakers Want Established Player, Top 10 Pick For Pau Gasol

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  1. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    The Los Angeles Lakers have been cfreaking around the league this week to gauge Pau Gasol's trade value, according to sources briefed on the discussions.Sources told ESPN.com that the Lakers have been contacting teams in an effort to acquire a top-10 pick in Thursday's draft. The Lakers also are seeking an established player along with the pick if they're to part with Gasol.A deal was not imminent as of Wednesday afternoon.Earlier this month, Lakers president of basketball operations Jim Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak both said that a major move is unlikely even after Los Angeles' disappointing five-game playoff exit to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

    Source: ESPN