While getting Steve Nash back on the court would certainly help, that alone might not be enough to get the Lakers back where they want to be. That's the main reason Pau Gasol's name keeps coming up in trade fodder.
The only sure thing is Lakers fans are getting frustrated. Let's take a look at some of the latest buzz around the team as L.A.'s front office decides what to do next.
Pau Gasol
Gasol returned to the Lakers lineup on Tuesday night, scoring 10 points and grabbing nine rebounds in 29 minutes after sitting out for two weeks with a knee injury. Not even sitting on the sidelines could stop him from being the focus of trade talk, though.
Chad Ford of ESPN states the Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in the power forward, but the NBA insider isn't confident they can build a package good enough for the Lakers to accept. He mentions the Milwaukee Bucks as another option.
Stalemates have been a common theme in Gasol trade discussions this season. Teams are interested because of his strong track record, but finding a deal that works for both sides has proven difficult. With each passing week, the Lakers seem better off standing pat for now.
Steve Nash
Although it's taken longer than Laker Nation hoped, it sounds like Nash is getting close to his return. The superstar point guard has been sidelined since the end of October with a lingering leg injury. He has played just two games.
He's back at practice and might be back in the lineup on Saturday night when the Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors, according to Sam Amick of USA Today. A Christmas D...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
