But if Artest comes to LA, Odom will have to make room. People also need to realize that Bynum is going to get a near max extension and he’s not going to be coming off the bench.

Fisher/Farmar/Yue
Kobe/Vujucic
Artest/Walton & Ariza
Gasol/Turiaf
Bynum/Mihm/Mbenga

Lets start with the log jam at SF. I think Odom is a bonofide PF for us and he give us the versatility to play SF if we need him to so he should stay put. Of the three remaining in Ariza, Walton, and Radmanovic, Ariza stays and I believe if we can, Radmanovic should stay also.

I’ve never been a fan of Walton and he’s more of a risk and liability on the offensive end. I mean his name is Fluke Walton for a reason. In Radman, if he’s not making his shot or not playing up to par, we can always sub him out. He gives us more versatility on the team because he spreads the floor when he’s on the court and he can play PF also.

Albeit, anyone of these guys can go if we can get Artest so I’m all for whatever the front office does as long as it doesn’t affect the core of the future and present. This means Coby, Mbenga, Mihm, Walton, and Radmanovic all have to be part of this deal. I believe a combination of Walton, Mihm, Coby Karl, and a 2nd round pick with cash consideration is the best offer we can give without losing any core players. Walton or Radman which ever, but one of them will have to go in this trade. International players have been really successful with the Lakers in terms of revenue in other countries so keeping Radman might not be such a bad idea from a standpoint of the Lakers being world wide fan favorites for the NBA and generating interest from both countries Radmanovic is from.

Then next year we have to bring over Sun Yue from China and add him to the roster. He’s got to start learning the system and then we’ll be able to find out if he’s the real Chinese Magic Johnson that some people say he is and possibly be added to the rotation once Fish decides to hang up his sneakers. That will give us credibility and more drawn interest from China again to help revenue and profits for the Laker organization. Again, the reason why I say all this is because if payroll is going to sky rocket, the money needs to keep flowing and profits need to be made for the Buss family to maintain this team’s competative play.

What happens to Bynum? I agree with many others bloggers that he should come off the bench next year and be the sixth man if we get Artest. It allows him to play stress free for a season and not only solidifies the second unit but also allows Bynum to continue to progress at his pace that he was at and not feel he needs to rush back to his form where he was when he got injured. This take less pressure off Bynum yet allows him to continue to exceed all our expectations and probably make Phil Jackons job 20x’s easier when he gets a look at the roster and the way it will be set. Keep in mind that the line-ups and bench are never set in stone. Phil can always rotate different players to different roles and start certain players but the following should be the line-up for at least 90% of next season if it happens.

Starters:
PG – Fisher
SG – Kobe
SF – Artest
PF – Odom
C – Gasol

Bench:
PG – Farmar
SG – Vujacic
SF – Ariza
PF – Turiaf
C – Bynum

Radmanovic, Mbenga, and Sun Yue fill out the roster with spot action.

We strengthen the starting SF, back-up SF, back-up Center, and have three very quality insurance players. It’s hard to imagine that we can get even better next year than what we are now but I can see the future and the reality of it all and I follow because I believe!!!!!!

We still need to have the services of DIOP at the Center position most especially that he’ll be a free-agent this july.we really need as our back-up center for BYNUM.

Mempies is not using CRITTENTON alot, so, maybe we can strike a trade for him.how about trading luke walton and coby carl for him.

This is the dude we need to put us over the top and make us the NBA’s next great dynasty. We get Artest and Bynum coming to LA to start next season along w/ Pau for a full season and the reigning MVP. Wow. That’s scary to think about.

Sign this man to a contract, trade Lamar’s inconsistent ass, and have Artest start at the 3. Look, he got mad respect for Kobe, P-Jax love these types of players, he can give us defense and all-around play. He’s perfect for this team.

He can sign for the MLE, Kobe will buy him a house near his, have Artest and his kids over for BBQ/swimming (he said him and his kids all love Kobe) at his house every couple months, and they’ll live happily ever after winning championships in Lalaland. Do it!!!