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LAKERS ACQUIRE FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK FROM DALLAS IN EXCHANGE FOR LAMAR ODOM & SECOND ROUND DRAFT PICK

Found December 11, 2011 on NBA.com:
PLAYERS: Lamar Odom,  Mitch Kupchak
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers,  Dallas Mavericks

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The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired the Dallas Mavericks' first round selection in the 2012 NBA Draft in exchange for Lamar Odom and the Lakers 2012 second round draft pick, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. In addition, the Lakers will receive a trade exception.
Original Story: http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/111211...
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