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Lakers Rumors: Team filled with uncertainty

By Mehdi Bouneb

Apr 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) heads off the court after being replaced by Los Angeles Lakers forward Ryan Kelly (not pictured) in the final seconds of the Lakers win over the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Bryant scored 60 points in the final game of his NBA career. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) heads off the court after being replaced by Los Angeles Lakers forward Ryan Kelly (not pictured) in the final seconds of the Lakers win over the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Bryant scored 60 points in the final game of his NBA career. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak speaks to the media before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak speaks to the media before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Trading The Draft Pick

I said it already and I will say it again – The Los Angeles Lakers should trade their number two pick.

Out of the first 14 teams in the draft, only the Sacramento Kings posses a superstar who has been linked to the Lakers in the last few years. He’s a man with attitude and the best big-man in the NBA, I am talking about DeMarcus Cousins ladies and gentleman.

The Lakers should pull off a trade with the Sacramento Kings where the Kings would ask for the number two pick, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance, Jr. while the Lakers finally get a talented big-man in Cousins.

Sean Cunningham of ABC Sacramento provides us with insight on the matter:

Even if Divac says so, I’m sure he’d at least listen to the offer.

If the trade does fall through, the Lakers will need a point-guard. The solution is simple — sign Rajon Rondo as he can still play ball.

If trading for Cousins does not work out, then take a swing at Paul George.

Sign-and-trade with Durant, perhaps?

Who knows!

All I’m saying is the Lakers would be better off trading the pick instead of having another season filled with inconsistency, immaturity, and mediocrity.

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