This NBA offseason hasn't gone the way the Los Angeles Lakers had hoped, but the team must avoid chasing Lamar Odom to try to add depth to its roster.
Kevin Ding of the Orange County Register, and Bleacher Report, reported that the two sides may be heading for a reunion.
It's an interesting idea, but the Lakers are entering a crucial season. With Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reporting that the team is preparing to pursue superstar free agents next offseason, Los Angeles needs to make smart signings right now.
Dwight Howard signed with the Houston Rockets, Metta World Peace was amnestied and Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles tendon near the end of last season. This season's team will look a lot different than the 2012-2013 Lakers.
With so much turmoil recently, adding Odom to the roster wouldn't be a great addition.
The Lakers have a lineup filled with aging stars. Bryant, Pau Gasol and Steve Nash are all past their prime. They may still have big seasons, but they are not quite what they used to be.
It would not be a good idea to doubt Bryant an ...
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Lakers Rumors: LA Would Be Moving in Wrong Direction by Signing Lamar Odom
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