However, there are financial considerations that make returning to the City of Angels (via ESPN.com) for the long term in Howard's best interests.
Should Howard re-sign, the Lakers will find themselves with decisions to make regarding Earl Clark (unrestricted free agent), Antawn Jamison (unrestricted free agent) and Jodie Meeks (team option for 2013-14).
With a bench in need of a makeover, here are a few under-the-radar options the Lakers would be wise to pursue with their limited cap room this summer.
Note: All statistics courtesy of Basketball-Reference and all salary numbers courtesy of HoopsHype unless noted otherwise.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
