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Kupchak: Lakers rumors driven by agents, no trades happening
Los Angeles Lakers General Manager, Mitch Kupchak, just told reporters that as of right now, none of the reported trade discussions are going to happen.
According to Mike Trudell, all of the trade rumors involving the Lakers have been driven by agents. He also said that other teams have been approaching the Lakers and have been coming up with trade proposals - it hasn’t been LA who have been initiating any trade talk.
Finally, he told reporters that he still wants to keep the core of the team together. Is Lamar Odom included in that “core”? You’d think so.
On another note, Kupchak said he expects Shannon Brown to explore free agency, like he did last year before being re-signed by the Lakers.
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Shannon Brown has officially opted-out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to become a free agent, Lakers.com confirms.
This was expected after Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak told reporters on the night of the draft that he thought Brown would opt-out. The move by Brown is most likely so he can get more money in a new contract. It is thought that a return to the Lakers in unlikely.
Brown will be able to explore free agency once the lockout is over. It is currently unclear how long the lockout will last.
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