The Lakers already have more than $78 million committed to player salaries in the 2013-14 season, a figure that doesn't even include the money they'd have to pay Howard in a maximum-salary deal.
So barring an unlikely trade involving Pau Gasol or Steve Nash, or an even less plausible use of the amnesty provision on Kobe Bryant, L.A. is going to have to think small.
As certain taxpayers, the Lakers have only the mini mid-level exception and the veteran's minimum to offer.
Still, these are the Lakers we're talking about. Splashy moves and intriguing rumors have a way of finding their way to Hollywood.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
