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Trading Pau Gasol would be the Best Move for the Los Angeles Lakers

Found December 08, 2012 on Fancloud.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Pau Gasol,  Kobe Bryant,  Andrea Bargnani,  Jose Calderon,  Linas Kleiza,  Ricky Rubio,  Kevin Love,  Derrick Williams,  Nikola Pekovic,  David Kahn,  Steve Nash
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers,  Toronto Raptors,  Minnesota Timberwolves
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November 27, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers power forward Pau Gasol (16) reacts after shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) is fouled during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports With the Los Angeles Lakers struggling and forward Pau Gasol ailing (both on the court and now off with knee tendinitis) rumors are abound that the team will look to trade their star big man. Gasol is off to the worst start of his career in terms of shooting from the field (42 percent from the field) and scoring (on a per-game and per-minute basis). The Toronto Raptors and the Minnesota Timberwolves have both recently tried to engage the Lakers in trade discussions for Gasol. With Pau Gasol on the floor the Lakers offensive efficiency is 107.3 and defensive efficiency is 98.5 for a net +8.8 – he isn’t the problem — David Locke (@Lockedonsports) December 8, 2012 Stretch forward Andrea Bargnani, veteran point guard Jose Calderon, and fellow veteran Li...
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