Found June 24, 2009 on Lakers Blog:
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Mitch Kupchak says L.A. would consider selling its first-round choice. The team needs cash to help re-sign free agents such as Lamar Odom, Trevor Ariza and Shannon Brown. The Lakers just won the NBA championship with a deep, young and talented team that could remain that way if they sign their three free agents.
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