Lakers Rumors: LA Must Focus Efforts on Getting Long-Term Value for Pau Gasol

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost 11 of their last 12 games and are now looking like a mortal lock for a lottery appearance in the 2014 NBA draft. While the eventual return of superstar guard Kobe Bryant will give this team a slight boost, it will be the classic case of too little, too late.

L.A.’s brass must realize this within the next month or so, in order to maximize the value it can receive in return for some of the assets already on the roster. The most important trading chip the Lakers have right now is Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
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