



"Los Angeles has acquired Pau Gasol from the Grizzlies in exchange for Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton and first-round picks in 2008 and 2010, according to multiple published reports."

Report: Lakers Get Gasol From Grizzlies [Fox Sports]
[edit: 2:26pm]
It's Official.
Press Release:
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Pau Gasol in a trade with
the Memphis Grizzlies, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch
Kupchak. The Lakers will also receive the Grizzlies second round draft
choice in 2010. In exchange Memphis will receive forward Kwame Brown,
guard Javaris Crittenton, guard Aaron McKie (who the Lakers signed
earlier today), the draft rights to Marc Gasol and first round picks in
2008 and 2010.
Gasol, a 7th year player out of Spain, is averaging 18.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.44 blocked shots per game this season. The 27 year old 7'0" forward/center has career averages of 18.8 points and 8.6 rebounds. A 2006 NBA All-Star and 2001-02 NBA Rookie of the Year, Gasol also won a gold medal with Spain at the 2006 FIBA World Championships while being named tournament MVP.
"We're extremely pleased to be able to make this trade." said Kupchak. "Pau is a proven player of all-star caliber in this league who can score and rebound and he's still a young player. We feel this move strengthens our team in the short term as well as the long term."
Lakers Acquire Gasol From Grizzlies [Lakers.com][edit: 5:29]
A few videos:
- Mitch Kupchak Discusses Pau Gasol Trade [Lakers Video]
- Welcome to L.A. Pau [Lakers Video]