Blueprint for LA Lakers Perfect Offseason in 2013

After a disappointing showing during the 2012-13 regular season and playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers need a blueprint for a terrific offseason.

Indeed, the Purple and Gold have multiple important decisions to make. Addressing them promptly will decide the future of the franchise and also determine their ability to contend for a championship in the short-term.

Make no mistake, every move the Lakers make in the 2013 summer will be with an eye on building a contender as well as trimming payroll.

Per Hoopshype, they project to have one of the biggest team salaries in the league and should in effect exceed the luxury tax level despite only having Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
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