The Los Angeles Lakers positioned themselves as a serious title contender when they landed Dwight Howard in the blockbuster trade of the summer. Could they now be targeting disgruntled Hawks star Josh Smith?
When Howard was traded to LA, he joined future Hall of Famers Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash, along with fellow big man, Pau Gasol.
The Lakers had a successful offseason, but they have done little to set themselves up for long-term success.
The Lakers are among the NBA's oldest teams.
Nash and Bryant only have a few good years left, and while Howard has said he will sign an extension this summer, nothing with Dwight is certain until he signs on the dotted line.
Smith is only 26 years old and could be an important part of LA's future. Also, the combination of Smith and Howard on defense would be lethal.
It is no secret that the Lakers are open to moving Gasol.
He was part of the trade that would have brought Chris Paul to the Lakers organization before it got vetoed by commissioner David Stern, and Gasol's name has also been brought up in several other deals.
Gasol is firmly on the trading block, ...
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