The center's case is a curious one. At 33, he’s an elder statesman who's declined in every area but "games missed with injury" in recent seasons, but he’s coming off a gangbusters January that quieted doubts about his ability to contribute going forward.
Meanwhile, his employer appears motivated to move on. The Lakers own the third-worst record in the Western Conference and, without a clear path to contention the next few years, have little apparent use for a veteran center with a $19 million price tag and an expiring contract.
But, alas, with the Feb. 20 trade deadline inching closer, Gasol is still in purple and gold. Here’s a stab at five not-so-obvious reasons why the four-time All-Star remains in limbo.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
