The Houston Rockets sure know how to market their product.

When newcomer Ron Artest was introduced on Monday at the Toyota Center, long-time Rocket play-by-play man Bill Worrell kept talking about how the Rockets would compete for the NBA Championship in 2008-'09.

Id' be optimistic too if my team had Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming, and Artest. But championship material? I wouldn't be too quick to call them title contenders just yet, Bill.

It's okay though. I know what you guys are doing. You're trying to sell some tickets. But please don't think you've got us all fooled and schooled.

Houston (and Worrell), you have a problem.

According to the Houston Chronicle, "Worrell mentioned that Kobe Bryant does not like to face Artest."  Then Artest himself went on to add that Paul Pierce "doesn't want to see me either."

Notice how Ron Ron didn't expound on Worrell's comment about Bryant and instead deflected it by talking about Pierce. That's because Ron Ron knows his play-by-play man is wrong about his success, or lack thereof, against the Los Angeles Lakers star. Ron Ron was merely playing along.

Bill, I know you're trying to pump up the crowd, but please dude, for the sake of your rep and street cred, do your homework first. Where have you ever got an inkling that Kobe didn't like facing Artest? When did Kobe ever say that he was afraid to play against Ron Ron?

Allow me to shed some light since you obviously have never watched Kobe vs. Artest throughout the years. Kobe, in fact, loves and relishes his matchup with Artest.

From the time Artest was traded to Sacramento in 2006 to the present day, the two friends have faced each other 10 times. Here are the head-to-head numbers...

KOBE: 7 Wins, 30.8 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 7.2 apg, 1.7 spg, 102-210 FGs, .486 FG%, 19-45 3-pt FGs, .422 3-pt FG%.

RON RON: 3 Wins, 20.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.4 spg, 72-168 FGs, .429 FG%, 18-48 3-pt FGs, .375 3-pt FG%.

Yeah, dawg. Artest owns Bryant. Really though. 

And Alain Bernard is better than Michael Phelps. Talk about false advertising...

Don't ask me where my sources come from. I have telepathy, thought transference, E.S.P., a sixth sense. Just kidding. I simply like starting rumors because I believe I should be a GM in this league. Just kidding again. But I'm sure the Clippers could use me.

With Donnie Walsh all but promising that Zach Randolph will be moved, it makes logical sense to think that the new Knicks GM will send him to his former team, the Indiana Pacers.

Especially with Jermaine O'Neal being traded to Toronto, it makes even more sense for the Pacers to go after a decent power forward.

Meanwhile the New York Knicks, who decided to go with Danilo Gallinari in the draft, never got the point guard they were seeking although they still have Stephon Marbury and recently added Chris Duhon. Marbury isn't going anywhere because of his contract and diminishing skills. Duhon can play both guard spots, which means Nate Robinson is major trade bait.

Therefore, I wouldn't be surprised to see the following trade happen:

Indiana receives: PF Zach Randolph, PG Nate Robinson

New York receives: F Troy Murphy, PG Jamaal Tinsley

There have been headlines coming out of Atlanta reporting that SF Josh Smith and the team are far from agreeing on a long term contract. Smith, who had a breakout year both on offense and defense, was heavily coveted by Philadelphia and the L.A. Clippers, among others, but we all know what happened with those two teams.

With Mike Bibby's ridiculous $15 million contract due to come off the books after next season, Hawks management is taking their time and completely weighing their options. Are they going to resign both Bibby and Smith to lucrative long term deals or do they believe that the future of their franchise is better off heading in another direction? Atlanta's recent history suggests the latter.

This is the same team that failed to keep Dominique Wilkins, Kevin Willis, and Doc Rivers together for many years and the same team that broke up Dikembe Mutombo, Steve Smith, and Mookie Blaylock after they couldn't get past Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the nineties.  

So what's the deal in Atlanta? Here's a potential sign-and-trade deal that can be consummated in the next couple of months if the Hawks are indeed only looking to build for the short term.

Atlanta gets: F Lamar Odom

Lakers get: F Josh Smith

For several years now, the Chicago Bulls' roster has been out of balance. And that's why the Bulls never seem to make any progress. By picking up Derrick Rose in the draft, they basically sent the message that they were no longer happy with Kirk Hinrich and the $10 million they owe him each year for the next five years. Moreover, with Duhon bolting for The Big Apple, the Bulls no longer have a reliable back up point guard. And best believe Ben Gordon is not going to be playing the point guard position either.

By trading away Ben Wallace for Drew Gooden (and his expiring contract) last season, they made it known they weren't satisfied with the progress of Tyrus Thomas and his lack of low post offensive production. It was clear they needed a player who could operate down low and make plays. Chicago is definitely going in another direction and most importantly, they want to go young and rebuild all over again.

For several months now, the L.A. Lakers have made it clear they no longer believe Lamar Odom is their man at the small forward position. Though he shows flashes of brilliance, his lack of consistency in playing at a high level just doesn't cut it for a championship contender like the Lakers. In fact, they even offered Odom to the Bulls last year in an attempt to acquire the relentless Argentinian Andres Nocioni. It might happen now.

Lakers receive: F Andres Nocioni and PG Kirk Hinrich

Bulls receive: F Lamar Odom and PG Jordan Farmar

And finally, wouldn't it be nice if the Sacramento Kings could get a former player back? The Kings' freewheeling offense, led by Kevin Martin and Beno Udrih, seems to be the perfect fit for outside shooter deluxe Hedo Turkoglu. Hedo would return to his former team, but this time around he's a better and more complete player.

The much talked about Ron Artest, therefore, moves east to Orlando to play alongside Dwight Howard to form one of the most imposing defensive tandems in the NBA. On paper, this looks like a quality and reasonable trade for both teams. Artest is given the chance to show his worth by playing for a legitimate playoff contender in Orlando. Meanwhile the Maloofs get a low-risk player in Hedo at slightly under $7 million per year for only two more years, and most importantly they are familiar with him.

Kings get: F Hedo Turkoglu

Magic get: F Ron Artest

Other significant players who could quite possibly change zip codes before next season are the Hawks' Josh Childress, the Pistons' Chauncey Billups and Tayshaun Prince, the Mavericks' Josh Howard, Utah's Andrei Kirilenko, and Miami's Shawn Marion.

The wheeling and dealing isn't done, folks. In fact it's only just begun.

Many people want to put the blame on Elton Brand and claim that he wasn't upfront with his loyalties to the Clippers and that his deceitful ways have changed their perception of him.

Many people want to point their fingers at agent David Falk, saying he's just another greedy superagent who wanted revenge on the Clippers for not signing his client Mike Bibby many years ago and trading him away only to pick a bust by the name of Michael Olowokandi at number one. But frankly, neither Brand nor Falk was at fault here.

The bottom line is the Clippers upper management, namely owner Donald "Don't call me Tommy Lee Jones" Sterling and Elgin Baylor, had a complete lack of open communcation with their so-called franchise player throughout the entire process and this led to Brand's exit out of Los Angeles.

When Falk openly stated that this deal "could have been done in 10 minutes," what does that tell you?

When Mike Dunleavy says that Sterling had given him complete authority on the negotiations, what does this imply?

And when the primary mode of communication between player and organization is text messaging, it only reveals one thing: the separation between the two entities. The impending result is what we have now, another lackluster Clippers team. But I hope you prove me wrong, Baron Davis.

All in all, Sterling and Baylor seemed like they were never committed to keeping Brand here for the long term. They saw his achilles injury as a complete liability to their financial outlook for the future. They thought Brand would inevitably fizzle out (after all, he is an undersized power forward at 6-8) in a couple of years, and therefore it wouldn't be worth it to keep Brand as their franchise player. This helps to explain why the Clippers originally offered only $70 million, which insulted Falk, who adamantly responded, "My job is to look out for my client, Elton Brand."

Falk wanted max money. The Clippers said no way. Brand wanted a guaranteed six-year deal with an opt-out clause in the final year. The Clippers weren't willing. In reality, Sterling never believed that Brand would be the man to take his team to the promised land. Once again, the Clippers remain the Clippers. End of story.

The difference between the two Los Angeles franchises is, without a doubt, one of commitment to excellence. While the Clippers aren't willing to do whatever it takes to put together a team that could have potentially generated three All-Stars in Brand, Davis, and Chris Kaman, the Lakers continue to be the mark of excellence around here.

Jerry Buss will continue to meet with Kobe Bryant in Spain to discuss important team matters, and Mitch Kupchak will continue to oversee the roster with every intention of building a championship team while taking complete ownership of his duties.

Meanwhile, former Lakers great Elgin Baylor remains incredibly quiet and subdued as the Clippers' VP of Basketball Operations, making me wonder if he is actually content on keeping the Clippers in the basement by never doing anything worthwhile with his personnel. Come to think of it, the ex-Laker may even be indirectly helping his former team in the process because the things he does and the things he doesn't do never pose a challenge to the crosstown rivals.

Speaking of the Lakers, isn't it great to be a fan of the purple-and-gold these days? With Ron Artest and Kenny Thomas coming and Lamar Odom and Ronny Turiaf going, the NBA will once again feel the tremors of another Lakers' juggernaut in 2008-'09.

And after this deal is completed, kudos will have to be given once again to Buss, Kupchak, and the rest of the Lakers' organization for maintaining their commitment to tradition and improving another championship dynasty.

Year after year, slowly and slowly, this particular Lakers' group continues to make improvements after being patient and analyzing the results, then modifying their strategic plan, and ultimately getting rid of weak links.

First it was the uninspired Smush Parker. Next it was the lazy Brian Cook. And then came the human brick, Kwame Brown. Now, the Lakers are about to exchange their inconsistent and unassertive small forward Odom in order to address their most glaring need - defensive toughness at the three position - by bringing in arguably the most intense lockdown forward in the game today.

And by taking on Thomas and the last two years of his $18 million contract, L.A. basically replaces the expensive Turiaf with another tough minded veteran who will be an asset to the Bench Mob.

Thomas, who may not bring the same type of enthusiasm, energy, and dancing skills as Ronny, is an otherwise more polished offensive player than Turiaf. He's a hustler on the boards and is an adequate defender at both forward positions as well, sort of like a poor man's A.C. Green if you will.

All I'm saying is this: the defending champion Boston Celtics better do all it can to resign James Posey and keep their roster intact because this Lakers team is only going to get better from here on out. The Celtics know that the Lakers never had the full services of two of their best defenders during the Finals (Andrew Bynum and Trevor Ariza), and yet L.A. still managed to win two games.

The Boston Three Party also knows that the Lakers are about to field a team that will have four potential All-Stars next year - Bryant, Pau Gasol, Bynum, and Artest.

The actor Paul Pierce, sooner than later, will see the difference between Ron-Ron face guarding him the entire game as opposed to Odom or the space cadet, Vladimir Radmanovic. By the way, whatever happened to that MRI he said he was going to take after the season ended?  

Leon Powe will notice that Thomas will muscle him up a lot more than Ronny ever did and Kenny will make Leon work a lot more on the defensive end because he once averaged 15 points per game.

And K.G. and K.P. will finally feel the wrath that is Bynum and Gasol on the frontline.

And I haven't even talked about the MVP yet.

The Lakers are already so deep with another year of vital playoff experience and they still have their midlevel exception of $6 million to utilize on someone like Posey. Perhaps they could even split up their midlevel in order to add two more big men like Kurt Thomas and Dikembe Mutombo to bring in even more defense off the bench.

However it turns out, one thing is for sure: The Lakers' Assault definitely continues.

And the Clippers? They've been getting clipped ever since they left Buffalo.

In typical Hollywood fashion, the entire league was taken by storm when it was announced that former All-Star Pau Gasol had been traded to the rising Los Angeles Lakers. Once again the Lakers find a way to steal the spotlight at the right moment, in the midst of Super Bowl Weekend.

Around here in L.A., it was Super Brown Weekend. Thanks to Kwame, the purple and gold  might have just landed the missing ingredient it needs to become a contender for the NBA crown. Maybe the next time Kwame comes around to play against the Lakers in a Memphis uniform, the fans oughta give the guy a standing ovation.

Kudos to Lakers management. Taking a page out of the '95 Bulls, L.A. committs highway robbery much in the same way Chicago traded for All-Star Dennis Rodman by giving up only Will Perdue. As great as Michael Jordan was, he had his share of help to win another three titles. Who knows what could have happened had the Bulls failed to land The Worm? Now to see what Kobe can do with his team, which is primed and ready for big things. Will he equate the legendary Jordan? Will he surpass him or will he fall short of expectations?

I have three very key comments to say about how The Trade elevates the Lakers and how it changes the balance of power in the Western Conference.

1) Celtics of old leave a lasting impression on LA: Just when we think we're looking for Kobe's Pippen, the Lakers shift gears and add another low post threat. With Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol, the Lakers have a very formidable frontline that is reminiscent of Boston's Robert Parish and Kevin McHale. I am not saying that Bynum and Gasol are as great as Parish and McHale. It is yet to be proven. What I'm implying is that the players' styles and tendencies are quite similar.

Bynum, like Parish, has excellent low post moves, commands a double team, is a decent free-throw shooter, an adequate rebounder, and changes shots. Gasol, like McHale, has an above-average mid range shot, can play with his back to the basket, grabs rebounds, plays intelligently, passes well out of double teams, and can block a shot or two. With Kobe Bryant playing Larry Legend and Derek Fisher providing the steadiness of a point guard much like Dennis J0hns0n, I have to say this Lakers team resembles the Celtics of the eighties.

If you still don't see it, you'll remember that Danny Ainge and Jerry Sichting were outside threats who were pests on defense, much like Farmar and Vujacic are for the Lakers. Gerald Henderson, Cedric Maxwell, and Scott Wedman had length and were above average defenders who could occasionally score when needed, much like Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza. Brad Lohaus, Fred Roberts, and Greg Kite? Well, they were gritty, less-skilled players who never lacked heart and did all the dirty work, the same type of contributions that guys like Ronny Turiaf, Chris Mihm, and Luke Walton provide for L.A.  All in all, it's Twin Towers plus a great clutch player and a bunch of savvy role players who can play defense, hit outside shots, and above all, hustle.

2) Matchups: LA is so versatile all the way around that playoff teams are going to have major difficulties matching up. Four starters - Bryant, Odom, Bynum, and Gasol - can command a double-team in the low post at any given moment. The team's length defensively allows the Lakers to mix it up on defense. Eight players - Bryant, Odom, Ariza, Turiaf, Gasol, Vujacic, Radmanovic, and Farmar can play at least two positions. Championship teams of the past like Chicago, Houston, Showtime, and Detroit won titles because they had extremely versatile players who played more than one position, making it harder for opponents to adjust since their players were exploited on both sides of the court.

3) Balanced Options: The days are over where you can double Kobe and leave other players open. Each player fits a specific role. Kobe is the alpha-dog. Bynum is the intimidating presence in the lane. Gasol is the consistent low post scoring threat. Odom is the best fourth option the NBA has seen in years. Fisher is steadfast, tough, resilient, and the enforcer. Ariza is your defensive lockdown player off the bench. Farmar is the leader of the second unit. Turiaf brings the energy. Radmanovic and Vujacic are three-point specialists. Walton gives you just about everything with minimal mistakes. Mihm is the best fourth string big man on the planet. And with sufficient playoff experience this team will be hard to beat, whether they finish third, fifth or eighth.

With the February 21 trade deadline fast approaching, rumors are abound. I have done some speculating and analysis, a little bit of ESPN Trade Machine, a lot of daily reading, had conversations with others who claim to be sources, but mostly introspective discussions with my left and right brains.

Feel free to critique the following trade scenarios, but I will remind you beforehand...

Back on February 2007, I wrote a piece that had this as part of the title: "Pau Gasol - Future Laker." And the day before the trade (right after the loss to the Pistons), I called in to a local sports radio show and proposed that LA should be going after Pau Gasol and Stromile Swift from the Grizzlies for either Kwame or Lamar and draft picks because I had a very strong feeling that Memphis was looking to unload salary and go in another direction considering they're season is just about done. Which is why when the trade was announced early Friday morning, I was the least bit surprised that it was indeed Gasol whom the Lakers acquired as I sat through my day long meeting with twenty of my colleagues. BTW, the talk show hosts responded to me by saying the Grizzlies would NEVER go for the deal.

Anyway, enough about the LAKERS. A number of players around the league are rumored to be dealt within the next three weeks. The prime candidates...

JASON KIDD, NJ:  Most of the talk has been centered around the Dallas Mavericks, but I would be mildly surprised if Kidd ends up with the team that drafted him. First of all, the Mavs have gained momentum of late so why fix something that isn't broken? Secondly, the nucleus of the team has developed a bond over the years so why break it up? Thirdly, Dallas would have to get rid of a majority of their valuable role players just to make the salaries match up. The only way Kidd goes to Dallas is if a third team is involved. Most likely destination: Portland, for a package that includes Steve Blake, Jarrett Jack, Raef LaFrentz, Darius Miles and/or Sergio Rodriguez. Why Portland: Kidd sees a future in teaming with Brandon Roy, Lamarus Aldridge and Greg Oden and the Nets get contracts that expire in a year or two and receive players who can help immediately.

MIKE BIBBY, SAC: Cleveland wants Jason Kidd but unfortunately the Nets won't trade him to an Eastern rival. Lebron James' consolation prize is Bibby. Because of Bibby's tendency to hit clutch shots, he is actually a good fit for the Cavaliers. Bibby, however, is the type of player who demands control of the ball in late-game situations. How this will affect Lebron is unknown. Either way, the Cavs get a scoring threat that Larry Hughes could never provide on a consistent basis. Cleveland gets: Bibby and Francisco Garcia. Sacramento gets: Larry Hughes, Daniel Gibson, and Donyell Marshall. Why Cleveland: The best place for Bibby to go is the East, where competition at the point guard position is not as tough as the West.

RON ARTEST, SAC: I don't think Ron Artest is going anywhere, especially if Bibby gets traded because Kings ownership loves Ron Ron. But Artest may force a trade especially if he can play for a contender. There is no doubt that Artest is a competitor and wants to play for a champioship. His $7.4 million contract is a bargain at this point, but next year he will certainly command top dollar. The question now becomes whether or not another team is willing to run the risk of signing him for big money with questions about his stability and all. Most likely destination: Sacramento. Second Most Likely Destination: Toronto, for Jamario Moon and Rasho Nesterovic's expiring contract. Why Toronto: The Raptors are desperate for defense, as evidenced by the undermanned Lakers' recent clobbering of Toronto in front of the Raptors' home fans.

KURT THOMAS, SEA: Thomas has an expiring contract and playoff teams are clamoring for him as we speak. In addition, what make Thomas even more attractive is his defensive toughness and playoff experience. I see Denver with George Karl (former coach of current Sonics coach Nate McMillan) making a huge push to land him. Teams such as San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Golden State, and New Orleans could all use his services but a lot of times it's who you know that can get deals done. Karl certainly knows McMillan, and will even get him to include a much needed point guard in the deal, Luke Ridnour. Denver gets: Thomas and Ridnour. Seattle gets: Kenyon Martin who, at the very least, will excite Seattle fans with highlight film material in the last bid to keep the Sonics from skipping town. Why Denver: Thomas really has no choice where he winds up, as long as its a playoff team. 

SHAWN MARION, PHX: In direct response to the Lakers-Memphis deal, Phoenix finally deals The Matrix in order to get the big man they need to stay competitive in the Western Conference.  The Suns receive center Eddy Curry from New York and they also bring back shooter Quentin Richardson  to address their long range needs. This is good deal for both teams - New York gets a proven All-Star who will bring hustle and defense to an underachieving unit, while the Suns add a legitimate center allowing Amare Stoudemire to play his natural position of power forward. Phoenix gets: Curry and Richardson. New York gets: Marion. Why New York: A trade of this caliber could be the only thing that can save Isiah Thomas and Marion's time in Phoenix has simply run its course.

I'm sure there are other lower profile players in the league that are likely to be moved before the deadline. I'd like to know your thoughts on potential trades and players whom you think may be on the move and why.

Thanks again for stopping by.

I know the both of you, along with Coach Jackson, Jeannie, Jerry, and Jim, have all been tired of hearing it. The complaints from Lakers fans. The whining from season ticket holders. The trash-talking from Laker haters. The infamous Kobe Video. And the speculation from insiders and sports-talk radio.

Right now I'm sure neither one of you really knows what will happen in the upcoming weeks of the free agency period. There has been so much of this Garnett trade talk circulating around the NBA that a new team enters the picture every week. Who's next, the Clippers?

Kobe, I have one thing to say to you so you better stop complaining. Be patient, young padawan. The force will be with you. Phil, the Jedi Master, has your back and that should be enough to let you know that the Lakers will do everything they can to build a title contender this year. Chick Hearn is watching and he too is probably sick of hearing it from you.

And what are you complaining about? It's not like you've ever led a team to a playoff series victory anyway since Shaq left. You make $136 million, you have the top selling jersey in the world, your reputation and image are vastly improved, and the Lakers have reiterated over and over again that they will build around you. You've made your point. Now's the time to be adult and professional about the whole situation.

And I have your back too. That's why I'm writing this piece. If anyone in the Laker organization reads this, I sure as heck hope you get a copy Mr. Kupchak. And please give one to Brian Shaw, Kurt Rambis, Tex Winters, Jim Cleamons, Frank Hamblen, Mr. Buss, his grandkids... whomever. You guys up there in the war room who make all the decisions, you need to be a  lot more creative when you pitch other GM's around the league about a proposal. How effective are you at selling the benefits of a Lamar Odom and an Andrew Bynum to other investors?

If Danny Ainge could pull off a trade to get Ray Allen for practically nothing, then why can't you execute anything of significance Mr. Kupchak? And  if you are calling the re-signing of Luke SkyWalton a major move of signifcance, then maybe you need to call me in for a job interview with your scouting team and let me show you what I can do with a desk, computer, and a phone.

If the reality is that you won't have enough to sign KG, then allow me to make a pitch to you before you pitch it to them.

Go after YAO MING. It's clear that the Yao and T-Mac experiment will probably not work no matter how many guards the Rockets acquire. Do the Rockets actually think that bringing back Mike James will catapult them to the second round? What a joke! Then they go out and sign another point guard in Aaron Brooks and bring in an undersized power foward in Carl Landry, who makes me wonder if he is just going to be another Juwan Howard, whom they dealt to Minnesota for James. Looks to me like the Rockets are either going in circles or are heading for outer space to explore Mars. One thing is for sure, Mitch. It's time for you to make the call and help them out.

It's obvious that the Rockets may be on the verge of adopting a high-tempo style offense with the addition of Brooks and the hiring of Rick Adelman, who run-and-gunned with the Clyde Drexler Blazers in the nineties. So why not offer them point forward Lamar Odom, who would thrive in Houston next to McGrady, and Andrew Bynum, who would give them a young, legitimate post replacement for Yao? Odom and Bynum for Yao and Rafer Alston. Done deal. Just go out and sell it.

Next on the list should be Ron Artest. You have two scenarios to throw at the Maloof Brothers. They may not want to listen but you have to be aggressive. Since the King owners are in the casino business, you may want to have Jerry initiate the talks as well. 

Scenario #1: Vladimir Radmanovic and Sasha Vujacic for Artest. The contracts match. All you have to do is find a way for the Maloofs to believe in the idea that European sharp shooters are good for their franchise. It worked with Hedo Turkoglu, it'll work with Radman and Sasha.

Scenario #2: Kwame Brown and Jordan Farmar for Artest. The contracts again will match up. Sacramento gets to unload Brown's contract after next year and they receive a solid defensive big man as well. Farmar is an easy sell because the Kings get a Pac-10 replacement for Mike Bibby in case he leaves.

As far as the midlevel exception is concerned, Steve Blake would be my choice for starting point guard. He is a team player who played for a contender in college and he is a sharp-shooting specialist as well. You won't have to worry about any egos with this addition. Everywhere he's gone he's played with a top notch two-guard (Juan Dixon, Michael Redd, Allen Iverson) so there won't be an issue playing with Kobe. Blake has veteran savvy, and above all he reminds me of a combination between a young Steve Kerr and Mark Price. 

Last on the list, Mr. Kupchak, will be your $1.3 milliion veteran exception. If everything above happens to come to fruition, you will certainly need another big man. There are two viable candidates with this slot. Former All-Star veteran center Jamaal Magloire could help fill a huge need as backup center. Another player worth calling is Chris Webber, who strongly considered the Lakers last year and may actually leave Detroit after a failed half-season experiment.

In sum, here are my new starters for 2007-08: 1- Blake, 2- Kobe, 3- Artest, 4- Webber, 5- Yao. Bench rotation will include Evans, Crittenton, Cook, Turiaf, Gasol, and either Farmar and Brown or Radmanovic and Vujacic.

So there you go. I've put on my Laker GM cap and made my moves. Kobe and Mitch, it's time to make yours.

Otherwise, give me a call and TO the file to me. I'll close the sale.

Sincerely,

JDizzle.