If the Los Angeles Lakers make a big move this offseason, it may involve the upcoming 2012 NBA draft.
According to Sam Amico of FOX Sports, the Lakers are attempting to move into the first round of next week's draft. Even if Amico is off base in his report, Los Angeles should make it a reality.
"Lakers 'making real push' to get into the first round of the NBA Draft, says Eastern Conference executive," Amico tweeted. "Word is they like the Baylor guys: Perry Jones and Quincy Miller."
As it currently stands, the Lakers hold the No. 60 overall pick—or the last in the second round. Still, a move into the first round—especially if the Lakers are targeting Jones or Miller—wouldn't cost an arm and a leg.
Chad Ford of ESPN has Jones going No. 19 to the Orlando Magic and Miller at 30 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in his latest mock draft. NBADraft.net has Jones at No. 21 to the Boston Celtics and Miller at 27 to the Miami Heat.
Moving into that 20-25 range shouldn't take a major trade package from the Lakers' side.
However, getting either Jones or Miller could help solve the Lakers ...
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